Appliance Recycling in Minnesota

Nowthen Recycling Center

19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Anoka MN 55303 USA

(763) 441-1347

Mon Closed · Tue 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (3 reviews)

The Nowthen Recycling Center is a city-run drop-off site at 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW in Nowthen, MN. Residents can bring items such as appliances, plastics #1, #2, and #5, plastic bags, dry flattened cardboard, steel, tin, and aluminum cans, glass containers, and string lights; some items are free and others carry a fee paid at the city office. The center accepts only clean, rinsed recyclables and is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 AM to 4 PM plus the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9 AM to noon. Household hazardous waste is not taken here and is directed to the Anoka County facility in Blaine.

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Steele County Landfill

9420 SE 64th Ave Blooming Prairie MN 55917 USA

(507) 583-7766

Mon-Fri 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.2 (11 reviews)

Steele County landfill for county-approved solid waste, with recycling of appliances, electronics, tires, clean concrete and common containers and paper. Resident used oil/filters are listed; HHW is seasonal at a separate facility.

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South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center

1400 W 96th St Bloomington MN 55431 USA

(612) 348-3777

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (112 reviews)

South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-off Center is a recycling drop-off center based at 1400 West 96th Street in Bloomington, Minnesota.

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Crow Wing Recycling

714 Industrial Park Rd Brainerd MN 56401 USA

(218) 828-0048

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.2 (50 reviews)

Crow Wing Recycling is a family-owned business based in Brainerd, MN, with additional locations in Pine River, Monticello, and Ironton. They offer ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycling services, including roll-off boxes, mobile shears, mobile scrap handlers, and shipping material clean up. Operating Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 8:00 am to 11:30 am during the summer, they processed 120,000 tons of ferrous and 10 million pounds of non-ferrous scrap metal in 2012. With over 90 employees, Crow Wing Recycling buys, processes, and sells scrap metals from various sources like automobiles, trucks, appliances, and industrial machinery. Visitors can contact them at 714 Industrial Park Rd SW in Brainerd for more information or to apply for a position within the company.

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Hennepin County Recycling and Transfer Station

8100 Jefferson Hwy Brooklyn Park MN 55445 USA

(612) 348-3777

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (143 reviews)

Located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Hennepin County Recycling and Transfer Station is a waste transfer and recycling station at 8100 Jefferson Highway.

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Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility

505 County Rd 37 NE Buffalo MN 55313 USA

(320) 963-5797

Mon Closed · Tue-Thu 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri-Sun Closed

4.4 (19 reviews)

The Wright County Compost Recycling Facility located at 505 Co Rd 37 NE will be closed for renovations starting April 18th, 2025, with limited operations resuming on April 29th, 2025, at a temporary location at 5538 85th St. NW, Maple Lake. During this transition, services such as accepting tires, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, batteries, styrofoam, TVs, and large quantities of cardboard will be unavailable. Accepted items at the temporary location will include household hazardous waste, curbside recycling, sharps, and small amounts of yard waste. Large quantities of cardboard will not be accepted due to limited space. The facility is open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 8 am to 5 pm, and the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 8 am to noon for drop-off of various recyclables. Customers are required to unload themselves, and all items must be clean and free of food debris. The facility does not accept plastic bags, food waste, or styrofoam packaging. Appointments are no longer necessary, and a fee schedule is available for reference. Only yard waste and brush from homeowners are accepted, with waste from contractors or businesses not being allowed. Household hazardous waste items accepted include acids, adhesives, aerosol cans, automobile fluids, cleaners, paints, varnishes, and more. Recyclables accepted include aluminum cans, tin cans, glass containers, plastic, and more. There is a fee for disposal of certain items, and all fluids must be in containers of 5 gallons or less.

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Certified Recycling, LLC

14305 Ewing Ave S Burnsville MN 55306 USA

(952) 894-1448

Mon 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tue-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.6 (27 reviews)

Certified Recycling, LLC is a recycling center based in Burnsville, Minnesota, serving the Twin Cities area. They offer recycling services for residential and commercial clients, including appliance recycling, electronics recycling, paper shredding, and city cleanups. The center focuses on recycling 98.6% of all items received and ensures secure data destruction without accessing personal files. Accepted items include appliances, electronics, and furniture, while they do not take paints, medical waste, or chemical containers. Certified Recycling accepts payment via cash, check, and major credit cards with a 2% processing fee for card transactions. They also provide pick-up services for a range of recyclables, but not general items like cans and glass bottles. Additionally, they offer disassembly services for bulky items like couches for an extra fee. Customers can inquire about specific items not listed on the website by contacting the center directly.

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Carlton County Transfer Station

1950 MN-210 Carlton MN 55718 USA

(218) 879-9089

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.0 (15 reviews)

The Carlton County Zoning and Environmental Services Office operates the Transfer Station, offering programs for the collection and disposal or recycling of various items such as antifreeze, appliances, batteries, construction or demolition debris, electronics, fluorescent light bulbs, food waste, household garbage, mattresses, medical sharps, recyclables, tires, used oil and oil filters, brush, grass clippings and leaves. They provide services for solid waste and recycling, including scrap metal recycling. Notably, on Wednesdays, demolition waste is accepted for half price, while mixed waste and large bulky items are not accepted on that day. Visitors are encouraged to refer to the Transfer Station Price Guide for detailed information.

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Carver County Environmental Center

116 Peavey Cir Chaska MN 55318 USA

(952) 361-1835

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 12:00 – 7:00 PM · Thu 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Fri 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.7 (57 reviews)

The Carver County Environmental Center, located at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska, MN 55318, offers disposal services for hazardous waste, electronics, and hard-to-dispose-of materials in a safe and responsible manner. The center operates with specific hours from Wednesday to Saturday, with new hours starting June 4, 2025. Visitors are required to store materials in their vehicle's trunk, truck bed, or trailer, and may need to unload items themselves. The center accepts various items such as batteries, household hazardous waste, organic waste, recyclables, and certain appliances for a fee. Not accepted items include auto glass, clothing fabric, construction debris, and more. Residents from specific counties can use the center, while businesses need to make appointments for drop-offs. The center also provides information on battery safety, sharps disposal, mattress recycling, and a Very Small Quantity Generator program for businesses. Visitors are advised to review instructions before their visit, including segregating materials and having payment ready. For more details, visitors can contact the center directly.

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Coon Rapids Recycling Center

1827 111th Ave NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 USA

763-767-6485

Mon Closed · Tue 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Wed 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. · Thu-Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Sun Closed

4.3 (71 reviews)

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is a zero-waste site serving Anoka County residents. It accepts a variety of recyclable materials and provides resources for organics recycling and upcycling through its Reuse Room.

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Resource Renew Materials Recovery Center

4587 Ridgeview Rd Duluth MN 55803 USA

(218) 722-3336

Mon-Tue Closed · Wed-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.4 (139 reviews)

Resource Renew's self-service Materials Recovery Center on Ridgeview Road in Duluth takes appliances, bulky waste such as furniture, drywall, and carpet, construction and demolition debris, electronics, food waste, household junk, household recyclables, mattresses, scrap metal, and tires. Customers unload their own materials. Some items drop free and others carry a fee, with cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted. The reuse area is open only to customers who bring items to dispose of and closes 30 minutes before the center does. Household hazardous waste goes to the separate Courtland Street site, where residents drop off automotive fluids, batteries, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, medical sharps, paint, and pesticides free. The center is open Wednesday to Saturday, 8 to 4:30.

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All Appliance Disposal

18641 MN-65 East Bethel MN 55011 USA

(612) 865-9570

5.0 (21 reviews)

All Appliance Disposal runs a drop-off site at 18641 Highway 65 NE in East Bethel, at the Kwik Trip exit across from the East Bethel movie theater. The locally owned business recycles electronics, large and small appliances, and equipment of all sizes, with drop-off hours Monday through Saturday and pickup available in Minnesota's north metro.

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East Bethel Recycling center

East Bethel MN 55092 USA

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

5.0 (10 reviews)

The City of East Bethel recycling center is at 2761 Viking Boulevard NE, next to Fire Station #1, and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The city lists household recyclables and scrap metal among accepted materials, with preparation rules and exclusions including no electronics or TVs in scrap metal.

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B & E Recycling Station Inc

16501 US-10 Elk River MN 55330 USA

(763) 441-7211

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM · Sat 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (53 reviews)

B and E Recycling Station on Highway 10 in Elk River buys aluminum, copper, brass, stainless steel, scrap iron, batteries, electronics, appliances, and cars with walk-in service since 2003. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fees apply for some appliance and electronics items.

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Express Metals

8094 Excelsior Blvd Hopkins MN 55343 USA

952-516-6066

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.2 (132 reviews)

Express Metals is a family-owned and operated metals recycling business in Hopkins, MN. They accept both ferrous and non-ferrous metals from residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

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J.R.'S Advanced Recyclers

10619 Briggs Dr Inver Grove Heights MN 55077 USA

(651) 454-9215

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM · Sat 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM · Sun Closed

4.3 (152 reviews)

JR's Advanced Recyclers on Briggs Drive in Inver Grove Heights buys scrap metal, appliances, and electronics with roll-off boxes and recycling programs for local governments and property managers. Serving Minnesota for over 35 years, the commercial yard pays for ferrous and nonferrous loads. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

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Electronics Recycling of Minnesota

1034 3rd Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55413 USA

(612) 444-7320

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat-Sun 12:00 – 4:00 PM

4.9 (685 reviews)

Electronics Recycling of Minnesota is a site that offers secure recycling for a variety of electronic devices, including computers, mobile devices, and appliances. They offer both drop-off and pick-up services for residential and business customers in the Minneapolis area.

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Solid Waste and Recycling Operations Facility

2710 N Pacific St Minneapolis MN 55411 USA

(612) 673-2917

3.0 (7 reviews)

The recycling center in Minneapolis offers garbage collection weekly, recycling pickup every other week, and organics recycling for food scraps and compostable items at no extra cost. They also provide large item collection services and yard waste collection from mid-April through November. Additionally, the center offers a disposal guide to help residents properly dispose of various household items, as well as options for requesting special cleanups for an added fee. Visitors can also learn about becoming a recycling block leader to help neighbors recycle more efficiently and reduce waste. The center encourages community cleanup efforts and provides resources for preventing and removing graffiti, reporting illegal dumping, and managing waste at events. For those interested in the services, the center's address is Eastside Maintenance Facility, 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418, with office hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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South Transfer Station - Minneapolis

2850 20th Ave S Minneapolis MN 55407 USA

(612) 673-2917

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 12:30 – 7:15 PM · Sat 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM · Sun Closed

3.7 (112 reviews)

The South Transfer Station in Minneapolis is a drop-off site for extra garbage and building materials, available for City garbage customers who can request a voucher to use the site. Those without City garbage service but with a Minneapolis water bill can pay to use the site. However, the station will be closed for maintenance from April 21 to May 5, during which vouchers and Pay per Use Passes will not be issued. It is important to note that the South Transfer Station is exclusively for City customers with garbage or water service. Visitors must adhere to guidelines for drop-off items and fees, and the station is located at the Eastside Maintenance Facility on 2635 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday, and visitors must call to request a voucher. For further inquiries, individuals can contact Solid Waste Recycling via email or phone.

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East Central Solid Waste Commission Sanitary Landfill

1756 180th Ave

320-679-4930

The East Central Solid Waste Commission runs this sanitary landfill at Minnesota Highway 23 and County Road 60 in Mora, one of three ECSWC sites alongside the Hinckley and Cambridge transfer stations. The commission serves Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, and Pine counties. It takes household and demolition waste and recycles appliances, tires, electronics, scrap metal, and mattresses. The commission office and scale house sit here, and the board meets at 9 a.m. on the second Monday of each month. Only the five member counties plus Aitkin send waste here, and Minnesota statute keeps metro waste out of every ECSWC facility. CRT televisions and monitors are banned from the landfill. Asbestos is accepted only on Tuesdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with prior approval, wetted, bagged, and labeled. Deer carcasses go in separate dumpsters, and burn barrels are turned in at no cost.

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North Mankato Recycling Center

600 Webster Ave North Mankato MN 56003 USA

(507) 625-1199

Mon-Sun 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

4.6 (10 reviews)

The Riverbend Recycling Center in North Mankato, Minnesota, offers 24-hour drop-off bins for single-sort recyclables including paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, glass, and metal cans. Staffed daily for electronics, appliances, car batteries, and yard waste disposal.

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South Pine Recycling Center

17350 Henriette Rd Pine City MN 55063 USA

320-216-4220

Mon Closed · Tue 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (2 reviews)

The Pine County Solid Waste department manages household, industrial, and commercial waste in Pine County, offering recycling services at various locations like North Pine, Central Pine, and South Pine. The department also operates the Hinckley Transfer Station and a Household Hazardous Waste facility in Pine City and Willow River. Pine County residents receive a 50% subsidy for disposing of tires, appliances, mattresses, and electronics. The recycling centers have specific hours of operation, with the Household Hazardous Waste facility open from mid-May to September on specific days. Additionally, there are unstaffed locations like the Bruno Recycling Sheds that operate year-round for self-service recycling. Visitors are encouraged to report any illegal garbage dumping at these locations to the office. Staff members include Nikki Novy, Michael Weinacht, Samantha Gassert, and Josh Butterfield, each specializing in different environmental services like wetlands, building site permits, and hazardous waste management.

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Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility

301 Energy Pkwy NE Rochester MN 55906 USA

(507) 328-7070

Mon Closed · Tue-Sat 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.5 (2 reviews)

The Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) in Olmsted County, Minnesota has burned municipal garbage to produce steam and electricity since 1987, powering more than 20 buildings in the area and cutting waste volume by roughly 90%. Remaining ash goes to an ash monofill at the Kalmar Landfill. The plant uses modern pollution controls that keep emissions well below permitted state and federal limits, and a negative-air-pressure design keeps the site clean and largely odor-free. It is one part of Olmsted County's integrated system, which prioritizes waste reduction, recycling, and composting, with disposal as a last resort.

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Cloud Recycling

2500 County Rd C West Bldg B Roseville MN 55113 USA

(612) 517-9193

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.0 (12 reviews)

Cloud Recycling is a drop-off appliance recycling facility serving the Twin Cities from its Roseville, Minnesota location. They accept most household appliances including refrigerators, stoves and cooktops, dishwashers, microwaves, washers, dryers, air conditioning units, stand-alone freezers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, water heaters, dehumidifiers, and furnaces, plus garage and outdoor equipment such as lawn mowers, snow blowers, leaf blowers, pressure washers, power tools, grills, and generators. They also run a Cooling the Planet HVAC program, dropping off a container that customers fill with HVAC units before Cloud handles the pickup, and they offer free styrofoam recycling. Items must be dropped off (no pickup service), and recycling fees are charged based on the number of appliances brought in.

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Ramsey County Environmental Center

1700 Kent St

651-266-1199

Mon Closed · Tue-Fri 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (4 reviews)

Starting April 1, 2025, Ramsey County's Environmental Center at 1700 Kent St., Roseville, will be the new centralized facility for electronics recycling, replacing collections at Repowered. Residents of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Carver, and Scott counties can bring accepted electronics such as cameras, cell phones, computers, televisions, and their accessories for free recycling. The center is open Tuesday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and closed on Sundays, Mondays, and county holidays. Not accepted items include appliances, car parts, power tools, solar panels, and certain media formats like VHS tapes and CDs. All data from electronics is securely wiped, and items with life left may be refurbished. The program is funded by the County Environmental Charge, and electronics recycling is crucial to prevent toxic metals from entering the environment and promote reuse or recycling of electronic items. No pickup service is available, and visitors are advised to follow staff directions and keep electronics easily accessible in their vehicles. For disposal options for unaccepted items, visitors can refer to the A to Z Recycling Disposal Guide provided online.

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Evergreen Recycling

53465 Forest Blvd

320-358-3988

Weekdays 8am to 4pm, Saturday 8am to 12pm

The Bergfalk family bought a small Rush City recycling company in June 2007, and it now employs 13 people and averages about 20,000 mattresses, 300,000 pounds of electronics, and 700 tons of scrap a year over the last four years. Mattresses, electronics, tires, and household and commercial appliances are the core streams, and the yard buys aluminum, copper, brass, and lead-acid automotive and marine batteries at market price. There is no drive-on scale, so steel is not purchased and comes in as a free drop-off. Minnesota requires a copper sellers license to sell copper. The crew also picks up recyclables and cleans up properties at homes, farms, and businesses. The building runs on a 19.1 kW solar installation and heats with converted used oil, and the yard is open weekdays 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday morning.

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Mudek Trucking and J & J Recycling

607 Barge Channel Rd St Paul MN 55107 USA

(651) 227-4457

Mon-Fri 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (179 reviews)

Mudek Trucking & J & J Recycling is a veteran-owned company providing dumpster rental and recycling services in Saint Paul, MN. Established in 1934, it serves the Twin Cities with a focus on reliable service and community support.

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Dem-Con Metal Recycling

13142 Dem Con Dr Shakopee MN 55379 USA

952-224-7135

Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm · Sat-Sun Closed

4.5 (35 reviews)

Dem-Con Metal Recycling is a full-service metal scrap yard in Shakopee, MN. The site accepts a variety of scrap metals and offers payment on delivery. It operates in compliance with local regulations regarding materials accepted.

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Scrapbusters

1477 Maras St

952-461-2800

Scrapbusters hauls junk, tears down small outbuildings, and clears out foreclosed properties from its base in Shakopee. Crews take curbside piles and heavy or bulky items from inside a home, from furniture, mattresses, hot tubs, and refrigerators to yard waste and construction waste, and donate gently used furniture and household items instead of landfilling them. The company is a registered collector of appliances and electronics in Minnesota, serving government organizations, businesses, and households, and brings collected items to its licensed Shakopee transfer station for sorting and recycling. Demolition work covers sheds, garages, and similar structures. Commercial customers rent dumpsters in several sizes.

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Central Appliance Recyclers

3107 US-10 St Cloud MN 56304 USA

(320) 252-3221

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.6 (29 reviews)

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Lake County Recycling Center

515 Recycle Center Dr Two Harbors MN 55616 USA

(218) 834-8373

Mon-Fri 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

4.3 (6 reviews)

Lake County’s Recycle Center lists plastics #1 and #2, glass, aluminum and paper among acceptable items. It also accepts e-waste, mattresses, tires and appliances during open hours.

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North Pine Recycling Center

85174 Hwy 61 Willow River MN 55795 USA

(320) 591-1678

Mon Closed · Tue 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (4 reviews)

The Pine County Solid Waste department manages household, industrial, and commercial waste in Pine County, offering recycling services at three locations: North Pine, Central Pine (recycling only), and South Pine. The North Pine facility is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, accepting various items at specified rates. The South Pine location operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays as well. Pine County residents receive a 50% subsidy for disposing of tires, appliances, mattresses, and electronics at the Hinckley Transfer Station, open Monday to Friday and every other Saturday. Household Hazardous Waste drop-off sites are available in Pine City and Willow River from mid-May to September, with specific hours for each location. Additionally, the Bruno Recycling Sheds are open year-round for self-serve recycling, with a request to report any illegal garbage dumping. Staff members include Nikki Novy, Michael Weinacht, Samantha Gassert, and Josh Butterfield, each specializing in different environmental aspects like wetlands, hazardous waste, and permits.

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