Cardboard 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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Recycling Center - Barnesville

205 Front St N Barnesville MN 56514 USA

218-354-2292

Mon Closed · Tue 12:00 – 8:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 12:00 – 8:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.8 (5 reviews)

The Self-Service Recycling Center is located at 205 Front Street North in Barnesville, MN. It provides residents with the opportunity to sort and drop off recyclables, with staff available for guidance. Collection hours are set for Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, as well as Saturday mornings.

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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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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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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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Glyndon Recycling Center

14 3rd St SE Glyndon MN 56547 USA

Mon Closed · Tue 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

5.0 (1 reviews)

The City of Glyndon Recycling Center runs a source-separated program and asks residents to sort recyclables before drop-off. Its guide lists accepted plastics, glass, cans, paper, cardboard and fluorescent bulbs, with specific preparation rules for several materials.

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Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store

630 5th Ave W Grand Marais MN 55604 USA

218.387.3044

Mon 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tue-Wed 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thu 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Fri 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.1 (15 reviews)

The Cook County Recycling Center is located in Grand Marais, MN, and offers recycling services to the local community. They accept a variety of materials for recycling, including plastics, paper, aluminum, and steel cans, as well as used oil and oil filters.

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Gene Henry Memorial Recycle Center

Hoyt Lakes MN 55750 USA

Mon 1:00 – 6:00 PM · Tue Closed · Wed 1:00 – 6:00 PM · Thu-Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

4.0 (2 reviews)

Hoyt Lakes’ Gene Henry Memorial Recycle Center accepts plastic, glass, tin, aluminum, paper, magazines, catalogs, corrugated cardboard, yard waste, and fluorescent tubes. Open Monday and Wednesday 1–6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.–noon; closed City holidays. The City page does not state a street address.

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Recycle Minnesota

8812 215th St W Lakeville MN 55044 USA

952-469-9806

Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun CLOSED

4.6 (34 reviews)

Recycle Minnesota processes single stream recyclables in a 40,000 square foot Lakeville plant that opened in August 2014 to serve the south Twin Cities metro. The plant sorts 25 tons per hour and also direct bales source-separated recyclables delivered by haulers. Its affiliate Dick's Sanitation fed the plant first, and other area haulers followed. A 21,000 square foot addition in late 2019 added a transfer station and a public drop-off center for local residents and businesses, plus a commercial recycling stream line and a new baler. The drop-off sits inside the plant building, off County Road 70 two miles east of I-35W.

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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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Minnetonka Recycling Info

11522 Minnetonka Blvd Minnetonka MN 55305 USA

(952) 988-8400

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

3.7 (3 reviews)

Minnetonka's drop-off center is available 24/7 to residents and businesses. The city lists household recyclables and organics such as food scraps, food-soiled paper, coffee grounds and yard-free plant trimmings. The recycling entrance is at 11511 Minnetonka Blvd, across from the fuel pumps; the facility address is 11522 Minnetonka Blvd. Garbage, bulky items and construction debris are prohibited.

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Scandia Valley Refuse Recycling Collection Center

33413 W Shamineau Dr Motley MN 56466 USA

The Scandia Valley Refuse and Recycling Collection Center in Motley, MN, located at 33413 West Shamineau Drive, offers free recycling drop-off services for steel, aluminum, tin, glass, plastic, newspaper, and cardboard items. Acceptable steel, aluminum, and tin items include rinsed cans with labels removed, while glass items such as clear, brown, green, and blue glass bottles must be empty and sorted. Plastic items like soft drink bottles, milk jugs, and food containers are accepted, with specific instructions on handling and preparing each type. Not acceptable items include metalized-look plastics, ceramic dishes, foam products, and any items without the recycling symbol and numbers 1 through 7. The center operates with different collection hours for summer and winter, with contact information provided for inquiries. Visitors are advised to consult the provided calendar for specific dates and times of operation. For further questions, individuals are directed to contact their township official or the Morrison County Solid Waste Office.

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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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Oak Grove Recycling Center

19045 Main St NW

763-404-7000

24/7 Access

5.0 (2 reviews)

Oak Grove Recycling Center offers recycling services for residents, with materials accepted including aluminum cans, mixed paper, and plastics. The site is located at 19045 Main Street NW, Oak Grove, MN, and is open 24 hours a day.

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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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Plymouth Recycling Drop-off

14900 23rd Ave N Plymouth MN 55447 USA

763-509-5906

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

4.8 (79 reviews)

The Plymouth Recycling Drop-Off Site is designated for residents and small businesses in Plymouth. Open seven days a week, it is located next to the Plymouth Maintenance site at 14900 23rd Avenue North.

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Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus

305 Energy Pkwy NE Rochester MN 55906 USA

(507) 328-7070

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

4.2 (98 reviews)

Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus in Rochester offers recycling and waste drop-off. The county lists free acceptance for pre-sorted cans, glass, cardboard, paper and selected plastic containers, and posts Tuesday-through-Saturday facility hours.

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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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International Paper - Twin Cities Recycling

2425 Terminal Rd Roseville MN 55113 USA

651-635-1417

Mon-Fri 6AM-4PM CT · Sat-Sun CLOSED

4.3 (12 reviews)

International Paper's Twin Cities Recycling site in Roseville, MN, serves both large and small companies with a focus on customer service and efficient recycling processes. This site is equipped with certified scales for accurate reporting and offers convenient access for customers in the greater St. Paul and Minneapolis areas.

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St Paul Recycling Drop Off Center

309 Como Ave St Paul MN 55103 USA

(651) 487-8546

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

4.6 (35 reviews)

Location: Waste Management, 309 Como Ave, Como Minnehaha, Saint Paul, MN 55103. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., closed Sundays and holidays. Services: Saint Paul's recycling drop-off center hosted by Waste Management is open to all Saint Paul residents and small businesses for free drop-off of loose recyclable materials. Recyclables can be comingled and do not need to be sorted by material type, but cardboard must be flattened. The center may occasionally close for up to 4 hours for container maintenance. Accepted items: recyclable materials for free drop-off, while other materials like brush, tires, appliances, and electronics are accepted for a fee. Visitors can contact Waste Management for more information at the provided phone number.

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WestRock

2250 Wabash Ave St Paul MN 55114 USA

(651) 641-4938

Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

3.5 (147 reviews)

Smurfit Westrock offers a variety of sustainable packaging solutions, including digital labels for investigational medicinal products, paper-based alternatives to plastic packaging, cold chain packaging for wet food, durable carry handles for multipack bottles, recyclable boxes, and innovative paperboard solutions. They also provide automated mailer systems, paperboard cluster-clips for bundling jars, custom corrugated pizza boxes, multipack packaging systems, on-demand box making systems, and various paperboard options for protection and consumer packaging. Additionally, they offer fiber-based packaging solutions for retail security. With a focus on sustainability, Smurfit Westrock aims to provide eco-friendly alternatives to traditional packaging materials, catering to various industries such as healthcare, food and beverage, beauty, e-commerce, and retail.

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SRC, Inc. Waste and Recycle

6320 E Viking Blvd Wyoming MN 55092 USA

(651) 462-1099

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

3.4 (77 reviews)

Waste Transfer Recycle Site offers recycling services including aluminum can recycling with top prices, glass, tin cans, newsprint, cardboard, auto batteries, 1 and 2 plastic, clean used clothing, and household items. They do not accept propane camper refrigerators and direct visitors to www.allappliancedisposal.com for drop-off pricing and hours. The facility charges a $5 fee per visit or $40 per season for recycling. Construction, demolition, and household self-haul charges are based on a price list, with no acceptance of hazardous waste. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm, and Saturdays from 8 am to 1:30 pm during the summer (April 1 - Oct 31) and from 8 am to noon during the winter (Nov 1 - March 31). Payment options include cash, local checks with ID, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express, including debit cards.

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