Recycling Drop-off Centers

The following metro area drop-off centers provide a cost effective way to market recyclables. Material preparation, quantity requirements and markets vary; call first. For help in recycling additional materials, see the Waste Management Guide.

Definitions

Paper

High grade office
White/pastel bond, computer and copy paper, envelopes without labels or cellophane
Mixed grade office
Office paper, mail (including envelopes with labels, stickers or cellophane) manila envelopes, etc.
Co-mingled
Mixed grade office paper, magazines and catalogs, newspapers and inserts, cardboard boxes
Boxboard
File folder boxes, office supply boxes, electronics boxes, etc. Please see the "NOTES" column for each location to determine if boxboard is accepted and preparation requirements. >

Plastics

See the Plastics page for identification and information.

Necked-bottle grade

Plastic with a neck

Other

Mixed bottles/cans Glass, metal and plastic

recycling drop-off centers

American Paper Recycling Corp

Services the counties of: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Business Materials Notes

Accepts boxboard (separated). Also accepts hardcover books (no metal bindings); services commercial printers and office buildings; offers free confidential document destruction; call first

615 N Prior Ave
St. Paul
p: 651-644-7806

B & E Recycling Station Inc

Lead-acid battery drop-off center

Accepts TVs, computers, and any consumer electronics.

Drop off and pick up options available.

Accepts appliances, electronics, recyclables (cans only) and scrap metal.Limited redemption; ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal (fees apply); accepts appliances, batteries and fluorescent lamps

16501 Hwy 10 NW
Elk River
p: 763-441-7211

Buckingham Recycles

Does not accept boxboard. Accepts appliances, electronics (for a fee), lead-acid batteries and used motor oil.

5980 Credit River Road
Prior Lake
p: 952-226-6444

Carver County Environmental Center

Business Materials Notes

Accepts boxboard. Also accepts automotive and household batteries, inkjet and printer cartridges, used motor oil and filters, clothing and cooking oil. Call ahead, limited hours.

116 Peavey Circle
Chaska
p: 952-361-1835

Cologne Recycling Drop-Off

Accepts boxboard. Also accepts used motor oil and filters and automotive batteries; Call first, limited hours.

Public Works Gated Area
Cologne
p: 952-361-1800

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station - Brooklyn Park Location

Business Materials Notes

May accept mixed loads of waste including regular trash and bulky non-recyclable items. Call first for items accepted, disposal fees, hours of operation and delivery instructions.

Accepts boxboard along with mixed grade office paper (can also include magazines, catalogs, soft cover books, and shredded paper in this mix). Recyclables accepted from Hennepin County businesses only; no redemption; curbside recyclables accepted from haulers only if material has been collected in Hennepin County

8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777

Metro Appliance Recycling

Business Materials Notes

We work with commercial customers including fast food chains, manufacturing warehouses, waste companies, property management companies, roll-off companies, cities, other recyclers, etc.

Commercial Appliances: Fridge, stove, dishwasher, freezer, water heater, water softener, washer, dryer,
dehumidifier, furnace, air conditioner, etc.

Computers:
CPU (tower or hard drive), monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, etc.
All computers are completely disassembled for recycling. No computers are reused
or resold, guaranteeing protection of your information.

Electronics:
Television, VCR, DVD player, stereo, small appliance, vacuum, game console, etc.

17170 113th Avenue N
#3
Dayton
p: 763-424-2411

New Germany Recycling Drop-Off

Accepts boxboard. Call first, limited hours

County Road 33
Public Works
New Germany
p: 952-361-1800

Norwood Young America Recycling

Accepts boxboard. Also accepts used motor oil and filters and automotive batteries; limited hours, call first

W Railroad Street & County Road 33
Norwood Young America
p: 952-361-1800

Pioneer Paper Stock Company

Services the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Accepts boxboard (separated). Pick-up service available; desk side collection boxes available

Accepts boxboard. Drop-off and desk side collection boxes available

155 Irving Avenue North
Minneapolis
p: 612-374-2280

Rock-Tenn Recycling

Accepts boxboard. Materials accepted in loose, skidded or baled form; desk side collection boxes available; call first for large quantity pick-up service (fees apply)

8700 Valley Forge Lane North
Maple Grove
p: 763-391-8080

Rock-Tenn Recycling

Services the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington
Accepts boxboard; desk side collection boxes available; drop-off locations in St Paul and Maple Grove

Accepts boxboard. Materials accepted in loose, skidded or baled form; desk side collection boxes available

2250 Wabash Avenue
St. Paul
p: 651-641-4874

Rohn Industries, Inc.

Services the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Accepts boxboard, hardbound books; confidential document destruction; drop-off facilities

Accepts boxboard (separate). Call first; limited redemption; accepts hardbound books; services commercial printers and office buildings; pick-up service available

862 Hershey St.
St. Paul
p: 651-647-1300

South Hennepin Recycling & Problem Waste Drop-Off Center

(Keyword search: facilities)

Accepts boxboard along with mixed grade office paper (can also include magazines, catalogs, soft cover books, and shredded paper in this mix). Recyclables accepted from Hennepin County businesses only; no redemption; one pick-up load or less accepted; materials not accepted from haulers

1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777

SRC/Forest Lake Sanitation

Services the counties of: Anoka, Washington

Does not accept boxboard. Also accepts appliances, fluorescent lamps, lead-acid batteries; pick-up service available.

Does not accept boxboard. Accepts appliances, fluorescent lamps, lead-acid batteries and only PET & HDPE plastic necked bottles; desk side collection boxes available; drop-off facilities.
Accepts aluminum cans and lead acid batteries

Redemption.

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction items, household garbage, recyclables, scrap metal, & tires.

6320 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming
p: 651-462-1099

The Dakota County Recycling Zone

Business Materials Notes

Does not accept boxboard. Accepts packaging peanuts and mixed mail; call first for scrap metal requirements; materials must be separated; does not accept plastic oil bottles; open Wed-Sat, call for hours

3365 Dodd Road
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520

Vasko Disposal Solutions/ Veolia ES Solid Waste

Services the counties of: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Accepts boxboard. Appliance recycling pick-up; roll off boxes available; desk side collection boxes and recycling training materials available

Accepts boxboard. Accepts appliances, construction/demo waste, electronics, cell phones, ink jet and toner cartridges, eyeglasses, lead-acid and rechargeable batteries, tires, tree branches and stumps

Lead-acid battery drop-off center.

Accepts ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal, empty aerosol cans, aluminum cans, paint cans, steel cans, lead acid batteries, silver, and lead

No redemption for cans; free scrap metal drop-off

Landscaping & Tree Waste materials accepted: brush/branches, logs, stumps, Christmas trees, leaves

Accepts TVs and computers and any consumer electronics.

Drop off and pick up options available.

No data destruction.

Check in at the yard office.

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction items, household garbage, recyclables, scrap metal, tires & treated wood.

309 Como Ave
St. Paul
p: 651-487-8546

Walter's Recycling & Refuse Inc

Services the counties of: Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Accepts boxboard.

Business Materials Notes

Materials accepted: brush/branches, leaves, grass clippings

2830 101st Ave NE
Blaine
p: 763-780-8464

Watertown Recycling Drop-Off

Accepts boxboard. Also accepts used motor oil and filters and automotive batteries; Call first, limited hours

Watertown
p: 952-361-1800

Weyerhaeuser

Services the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington

Accepts boxboard (seperated). Desk side collection boxes and recycling training materials available; drop-off facilities

Pick-up service available.

185 5th Ave SW
New Brighton
p: 651-631-1693

This information is provided as a public service and is not intended to be an endorsement of any business, organization or service. For additional listings, check your local phone directory.