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Recycling Drop-off CentersRecycling 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 CentersRecycling Drop-Off Centers

For more information on each facility, including a list of other items accepted, click on the facility name.

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1

Allied Waste Services - Pine Bend Landfill

Services the counties of: Dakota, Ramsey, Washington


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.

2495 117th St E
Inver Grove Heights
p: 651-457-2778
2

Allied Waste Services Transfer Station

Services the counties of: Anoka, North Hennepin

Business Materials Notes

Desk side collection boxes and recycling training materials available
10320 Naples St
Blaine
p: 763-784-6625
3

American Paper Recycling Corp

Business Materials Notes

View Business Information for a list of business materials handled. 

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

615 N Prior Ave
St. Paul
p: 651-644-7806
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
Closed holidays. Seasonal sites: Call for locations and hours.


116 Peavey Circle
Chaska
p: 952-361-1835
5

Carver Transfer Station

600 W Railroad St S
Norwood Young America
p: 952-467-2998
6

Cologne Recycling Drop-Off

Public Works Gated Area
Cologne
p: 952-361-1800
7

Dakota County Recycling Zone

Recycling Zone hours for hazardous waste drop off:
Wed. 3 PM - 8 PM
Thurs. 12 PM - 5 PM
Sat. 9 AM - 2 PM
Closed holidays.


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."

3365 South Highway 149
(Dodd Road)
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520
8

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.


8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777
9

New Germany Recycling Drop-Off

Accepts boxboard. Call first, limited hours
p: 952-361-1800
10

Norwood Young America Recycling

W Railroad Street & County Road 33
Norwood Young America
p: 952-361-1800
11

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.


155 Irving Avenue North
Minneapolis
p: 612-374-2280
12

Recovered Materials Management Inc

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


15883 Garden View Dr.
Apple Valley
p: 952-891-8565
13

RockTenn - Maple Grove

8700 Valley Forge Lane North
Maple Grove
p: 763-391-8080
14

RockTenn - Saint Paul

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


2250 Wabash Avenue
St. Paul
p: 651-641-4874
15

Rohn Industries, Inc./Shred Right

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

862 Hersey St.
St. Paul
p: 651-647-1300
16

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. 
1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777
17

SRC/Forest Lake Sanitation

Services the counties of: Anoka, Washington


6320 E Viking Blvd
Wyoming
p: 651-462-1099
18

The Buckingham Companies

5980 Credit River Road
Prior Lake
p: 952-226-6441
19

Twin City Refuse & Recycling

318 Water St W
St. Paul
p: 651-227-1549
20

Vasko/Veolia ES - Como Avenue

Business Materials Notes

Also Accepts eye glasses.

Recycling Training Materials Available.

309 Como Ave
St. Paul
p: 651-487-8546
21

Veit Disposal Systems COMO Recycling and Transfer Station

1025 33rd Avenue SE
Minneapolis
p: 763-422-3867
22

Veit Disposal Systems PIERCE Recycling and Transfer Station

Business Materials Notes

Materials accepted: brush/branches, leaves, grass clippings

Debagging required.

1305 Pierce Butler Rt
St. Paul
p: 763-428-2242
23

Veit Recycling and Transfer Facility

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


1025 33rd Avenue SE
Minneapolis
p: 763-428-2242
24

Washington County Environmental Center

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


4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury
p: 651-430-6655
25

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
26

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.