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SCRAP METAL: A VALUABLE METAL

A broken bike, an old metal fence post, or unused plumbing fixtures might seem like garbage, but they're not. They're scrap metal, a valuable material.

Scrap metal isn't garbage - it can be recycled to create new products.

Disposal Information

There are many scrap metal yards through the Twin Cities metro area that accept scrap metal for recycling and will pay money for items dropped off. Refer to your local telephone directory for a scrap metal yard near you.

Some county drop-off facilities also accept scrap metal for recycling. The following county drop-off facilities accept scrap metal for recycling free of charge. All non-metal parts must be removed prior to drop-off.



For residents in Anoka, Ramsey and Washington Counties, contact your county solid waste management office.

Scrap metal is also accepted for recycling at many municipal recycling centers and collection events. Contact your city or town for more information.


Some landfills and transfer stations accept scrap metal for recycling, many free of charge. See below to find one near you.

Disposal & Drop-Off SitesDisposal & Drop-Off Sites

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1

Bpa Recycling

9025 Zachary Lane N
Maple Grove
p: 763-424-2733
2

Dakota County Recycling Zone

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: No fee for residents.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Scrap Metal

Residents can drop off scrap metal, including snow blowers and bicycles, free of charge. For a complete list of materials accepted from residents, click here.

3365 Dodd Road
Eagan
p: 651-905-4520
3

Green Lights Recycling

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Yes

Data destruction: Yes, no additional fee.

Collection Methods: Drop-off, Pick-Up

10040 Davenport St. NE
Blaine
p: 763-785-0456
4

Hennepin County Recycling and Drop-Off Center - Bloomington

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Free IconNo fee for residents.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Search for Electronics in our A-Z How-To-Get-Rid-Of-It Guide for a complete list of electronics accepted (see Online Services in the right navigation).  Photocopiers are not accepted at drop-off facilities. There is a limit to the amount of electronics that a household can drop off at our facilities per 12 month period:

  • Five each of the same type of electronic per household (for example, 5 TV's, 5 monitors, 5 CPU's, 5 printers, etc.)
1400 W 96th Street
Bloomington
p: 612-348-3777
5

Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station - Brooklyn Park

Resident Materials Notes

Electronics

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players and fax machines.

Fee: Free IconNo fee for residents.

Data destruction: No

Collection Methods: Drop-off

Notes: Search for Electronics in our A-Z How-To-Get-Rid-Of-It Guide for a complete list of electronics accepted (see Online Services in the right navigation).  Photocopiers are not accepted at drop-off facilities. There is a limit to the amount of electronics that a household can drop off at our facilities per 12 month period:

  • Five each of the same type of electronic per household (for example, 5 TV's, 5 monitors, 5 CPU's, 5 printers, etc.)
8100 Jefferson Hwy
Brooklyn Park
p: 612-348-3777
6

J&J Recycling

Resident 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. 

607 Barge Channel Rd
St. Paul
p: 651-227-4457
7

South Metro Resource Recovery

3230 W. 130th St.
Shakopee
p: 952-746-5676
8

Vasko/Veolia ES - Como Avenue

309 Como Ave
St. Paul
p: 651-487-8546
9

WM Twin Cities ReCyCo Transfer Station

Resident Materials Notes

Accepts: TV's, computers, computer peripherals, VCRs, DVD players, fax machines, and other consumer electronics 

Fees: Yes on all household electronic items EXCEPT Sony, LG, Zenith and GoldStar products which are accepted from households free of charge.

Data Destruction: Yes

Collection Methods: Drop-off at these locations. For residential and small volume commercial pick-up options call 952.890.1100 or schedule on-line at http://www.wmtwincities.com/ 

Notes: Hours may vary seasonally. Please call or visit us on-line for current hours and rates

1691 91st Ave. NE
Blaine
p: 763-784-4772
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