21 Things You Can’t Throw In The Garbage In Minnesota

Sometimes, tossing something in the garbage seems like the easiest option for getting rid of something cluttering up your home.

However, some things shouldn't be thrown away for safety reasons and could have a negative impact on you or the environment if not disposed of properly.

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(And no, you shouldn't take to your backyard bonfire to get rid of something either.) Some of these items are common sense. For example, you are more than likely not going to get rid of a giant stove by tossing it in the dumpster.

You aren't going to toss a chemical or a needle in the garbage but what about the rest of the items cluttering your house? This is the perfect time to do some summer cleaning before fall rolls around.

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Maybe you'll be like me and just wait until next spring. No matter when you are doing a little purging of all the stuff you have in your house, I thought I would look into what you can and can't throw away.

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The garbage can or landfill is not a free for all and some items cannot be thrown away and must be disposed of properly, even if it takes a little more effort.

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I especially learned this while moving a few years ago! From batteries to Christmas trees, here are twenty-one things you can't put in a garbage can.

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Keep this handy for when spring finally gets here and you want to go all out cleaning! Okay, maybe not.