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2 locations from 4 recycling listings in Rochester.
Drop-offs and recyclers that take cardboard boxes and paper, including bulk commercial loads. Hours, fees, and accepted items change, so call or check the listing before you load up.
Cardboard Recycling in Rochester
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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Cardboard Recycling in Rochester: FAQ
Where can I drop off a lot of cardboard in Rochester, MN?
Municipal drop-off sites and transfer stations usually take flattened boxes free. For large commercial volumes, a recycler may provide a baler or container and sometimes pays for clean bales.
Does cardboard need to be clean?
Flatten boxes and remove packing foam and plastic. Normal tape and labels are fine, and a little grease on a pizza box is accepted by most programs. Wet or soaked cardboard is not.
Do recyclers pay for cardboard?
Only in bulk. Baled, clean corrugated cardboard is a commodity, but household quantities are not worth paying for.