Store or give away
Fertilizer can be stored in a dry place and used up or given away.
Fertilizers that contain pesticides or herbicides: bring to Hennepin County drop-off facilities
Fertilizers that contain pesticides or herbicides should be brought to a Hennepin County drop-off facility (see guidelines below).
Dry, granular fertilizers that do not contain pesticides or herbicides: put in the garbage
Dry, granular fertilizers that do NOT contain pesticides or herbicides may be put in the garbage.
Liquid fertilizers that do not contain pesticides or herbicides: pour down drain
Liquid fertilizers (or plant food) that do NOT contain pesticides or herbicides may be poured down the sink if it goes to a sanitary sewer. Liquid fertilizers should not be poured into a septic system.
Hennepin County drop-off facilities
See restrictions and instructions below: