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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

American Paper Recycling Corp

Business Materials Notes

View Business Information for a list of business materials handled.  Also accepts boxboard (separated), hardcover books (no metal bindings)

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

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

B & E Recycling Station Inc

Drop off and Pick up services avaiable.


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

Bpa Recycling

View Business Information for a list of materials handled.

Business Materials Notes

Also accepts auto bodies, ferrous, and non-ferrous scrap metal, metal clothing hangers, & dried paint cans

9025 Zachary Lane N
Maple Grove
p: 763-424-2733

Carver County Environmental Center

View Business Information for a list of business materials handled.

Business Materials Notes

Also accepts boxboard, bicycles, #1 &# 2 plastic bottles, and brush. Call ahead for 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 and Drop-Off Center - Bloomington

Business Materials Notes

Recyclables accepted from Hennepin County businesses only; no redemption; one pick-up load or less accepted; materials not accepted from haulers. 

Flatten all corrugated boxes and remove packaging materials. Glass must be seperated by color Also accepts soft cover books, and boxboard.

See link for a list of additional business items accepted.

 

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

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station - Brooklyn Park

Business Materials Notes

Recyclables accepted from Hennepin County businesses only; no redemption; one pick-up load or less accepted; materials not accepted from haulers. 

Flatten all corrugated boxes and remove packaging materials. Glass must be seperated by color.  Also accepts plastic #1 & #2 bottles, ferrous metal,  soft cover books, and boxboard.  Call ahead for office furniture acceptance.

See link for a list of additional business items accepted.

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

J&J Recycling

Business Materials Notes

May accept bulky non-recyclable items. Call first for items accepted, disposal fees, hours of operation and delivery instructions. Refrigeration units are accepted.
607 Barge Channel Rd
St. Paul
p: 651-227-4457

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.

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

Retrofit Companies

View Business Information for a list of business materials handled

Business Materials Notes

Hazardous Waste Services Provided: Broker, transporter, consultant.

Waste Not Handled: Infectious, Radioactive or Explosive Waste

Hazardous Waste Notes: Commercial pick-up available. Lead Battery Transporter

 

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

RockTenn - Maple Grove

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

RockTenn - Saint Paul

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 & books.  Materials accepted in loose, skidded or baled form; call first for large quantity pick-up service (fees apply).

Desk side collection boxes available


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

Rohn Industries, Inc./Shred Right

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

Also accepts boxboard, hardbound books, vcr and dvd players, and fax machines.  Drop-off Facility and Pick Up Services available.


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

The Buckingham Companies

View Business Information for a list of materials handled.

Business Materials Notes

Plastics accepted include: #1 &#2 bottles only

Also accepts lead-acid batteries.  See website for service area details.

Does not accept boxboard. 

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

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
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.