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Recycling Drop-off Centers

The following metro area companies offer the opportunity to drop-off recyclable materials at their location.  Material preparation, quantity requirements and markets vary; call first. For help in recycling additional materials, see Materials by Name.

Materials Accepted 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. 

Plastics

See the Plastics page for identification and information.

Necked-bottle grade

Plastic with a neck

Other

Mixed bottles/cans Glass, metal and plastic
Click on a facility for more information, including a list of other items accepted.

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1

Advanced Disposal Service

Business Materials Notes

Roll off dumpsters available. Free to public: City of St. Paul Community Recycling Outreach Project. Accepts all common recyclables (paper and cardboard, metals, plastics, etc.). Call for details. View more information
(including other items accepted)
309 Como Ave.
St. Paul
p: 651-487-8546
2

Allied Waste Services - Pine Bend Landfill

Business Materials Notes

Desk side collection boxes and recycling training materials available
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.

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(including other items accepted)
2495 117th St E
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-457-2778
3

Asset Recovery Corporation

Business Materials Notes

Drop off and Pick up services available View more information
(including other items accepted)
2299 Territorial Road
St. Paul
p: 651-602-0789
4

Carver County Environmental Center

April - November:
Wed. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. Noon - 6 PM
Fri. 10 AM - 4 PM
Sat. 8 AM - Noon

December - March:
Wed. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. 11 AM - 5 PM
Sat. 8 AM - Noon
Call for closed days. 


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(including other items accepted)
116 Peavey Circle
Chaska
p: 952-361-1835
5

Cologne Recycling Drop-Off

Business Materials Notes

Monday - Friday: 7AM - 3:30PM

1st & 3rd Saturday: 8AM - Noon

 Call for closed days. 

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(including other items accepted)
204 W Louis Street (City Public Works Gated Area)
Cologne
p: 952-361-1800
6

Dakota County Recycling Zone

Business Materials Notes

The Dakota County Recycling Zone accepts recyclable materials such as cardboard, office paper, mixed mail, cans, glass and plastic bottles, phone books, ink cartridges and packing peanuts from businesses for free.  Recyclables must be separated by type.  Call The Recycling Zone at 651-905-4520 for loads larger than what would fit in a pick-up truck.

For hours and location, visit www.dakotacounty.us and search "The Recycling Zone."

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(including other items accepted)
3365 Dodd Road
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520
7

Douglas Kugler Eco-Site

Business Materials Notes

Monday & Thursday: 9AM-7PM

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9AM-3PM

Saturday: 9AM-1PM

Call for closed days. 

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(including other items accepted)
676 Industrial Blvd
Watertown
p: 952-955-1130
8

Eco Recycling Solutions

2360 County RD J, #100
White Bear Lake
p: 866-843-2318
9

Hennepin County Recycling Center & Transfer Station

Tues., Thurs., Fri.
10 AM - 6 PM
Wed.
10 AM - 8 PM
Sat.
8 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.


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(including other items accepted)
8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777
10

JR's Advanced Recyclers

JR's Advanced Recyclers defines "Residential" as 1-5 items and "Commercial" as 5+ items. Refer to the following information as appropriate:

Residential Drop-off:

1-5 Items | Recycle Scrap Metal (Non-paid)

8980 Jefferson Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

651-454-5995
buy@appliancedepot.com

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:30pm
Sat: 10am - 3pm

Commercial Recycling/Scrap Yard:

5+ Items | Buy Scrap Metal

10619 Briggs Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077

651-454-9215
recycle@jrsadvancedrecyclers.com

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4:15pm
Sat: 8am - 12pm

 


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(including other items accepted)
10619 Briggs Drive
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-454-9215
11

New Germany Recycling Drop-Off

1st and 3rd Saturday. 8AM-Noon.

Call for closed days. 


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(including other items accepted)
New Germany Public Works, Co. Rd 33
New Germany
p: 952-361-1800
12

Norwood Young America Recycling Drop-Off

Business Materials Notes

Wednesday: 11AM-6PM

Saturday: 8AM-Noon 

Call for closed days. 

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(including other items accepted)
W Railroad Street & County Road 33
Norwood Young America
p: 952-361-1800
13

Pioneer Paper Stock Company

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

View Business Information for a list of business materials handled.  Facility also accepts boxboard, catalogs, and books.


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(including other items accepted)
155 Irving Avenue North
Minneapolis
p: 612-374-2280
15

Retrofit Companies

2960 Yorkton Blvd
Little Canada
p: 651-766-7422
16

RockTenn - Maple Grove

8700 Valley Forge Lane North
Maple Grove
p: 763-391-8080
17

RockTenn - Saint Paul

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


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(including other items accepted)
2250 Wabash Avenue
St. Paul
p: 651-641-4874
18

Rohn Industries, Inc./Shred Right

Services mainly Commercial Printers and Office Buildings in the counties of: Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington


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(including other items accepted)
862 Hersey St.
St. Paul
p: 651-647-1300
19

RW Data, Inc.

Business Materials Notes

Also offers data destruction services and donation services. View more information
(including other items accepted)
4084 83rd Ave. N. #1
Brooklyn Park
p: 763-566-1617
20

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center

Tues, Thurs., Fri.
10 AM - 6 PM
Wed.
10 AM - 8 PM
Sat.
8 AM - 5 PM
Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

Business Materials Notes

Recyclables accepted from Hennepin County businesses only; no redemption; one pick-up load or less accepted; materials not accepted from haulers.  View more information
(including other items accepted)
1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777
21

SRC/Forest Lake Sanitation

Services the counties of: Anoka, Washington


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(including other items accepted)
6320 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming
p: 651-462-1099
24

Veit Disposal Systems - Recycling and Transfer Station - Minneapolis

Business Materials Notes

Accepts appliances, bulky items, home construction items, scrap metal, tires & treated wood. View more information
(including other items accepted)
1025 33rd Avenue SE
Minneapolis
p: 763-422-3867
25

Veit Disposal Systems - Recycling and Transfer Station - St. Paul

Business Materials Notes

Materials accepted: brush/branches, leaves, grass clippings

Debagging required.

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(including other items accepted)
1305 Pierce Butler Rt
St. Paul
p: 763-422-3867
26

Washington County Environmental Center

Open Year-Round
Tues. Noon - 7 PM
Thurs. 9 AM - 2 PM
Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM
Closed holidays.

Additional locations and hours can be found on the Washington County collection events web page.


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(including other items accepted)
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury
p: 651-430-6655
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.