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Aitkin County Recycling Center

36488 400th Ave Aitkin MN 56431 USA

5 (6 reviews)
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Aitkin County Recycling Center recycling center in Aitkin, MN - View of facility

About this center

The Aitkin County Recycling Center is a county-operated drop-off recycling facility at 36488 400th Ave in Aitkin, MN, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Recycling and composting are free to use for Aitkin County residents. From May through October the site also takes yard waste such as brush under 4 inches in diameter, leaves, and grass clippings. The county additionally runs E-Waste Day and Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events for electronics and hazardous materials.

Materials accepted & services

recycling centerdrop-off recyclingyard wastehousehold hazardous wastee-wastecounty facilityfree recycling

Services offered

  • Drop-off recycling
  • Yard waste / composting drop-off (seasonal, May through October)
  • E-Waste Day electronics collection events
  • Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events

Areas served

Aitkin County, MNAitkin, MNMcGregor, MNPalisade, MNMcGrath, MNMalmo, MN

Not accepted

Tree stumps (at yard waste sites)Leaf bags (at yard waste sites)Plastic bags (at yard waste sites)Garbage (at yard waste sites)

Frequently asked questions

What are the hours of the Aitkin County Recycling Center?

The Aitkin center at 36488 400th Ave is open Monday through Friday 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Does it cost anything to recycle here?

No. Aitkin County provides free-to-use recycling and composting opportunities for county residents.

Can I drop off yard waste?

Yes, seasonally from May through October. The Aitkin site accepts brush less than 4 inches in diameter, leaves, and grass clippings. Tree stumps, leaf bags, plastic bags, and garbage are not accepted.

Where can I recycle electronics or household hazardous waste?

The county holds dedicated E-Waste Day and Household Hazardous Waste Day collection events. Check the Environmental Services page or call 218-927-7342 for current dates.

Reviews & pricing

Note: Prices are user-reported and subject to change. Contact the center directly for current rates.

Lori Burgstaler

6 years ago

Google review

Seriously making recycling easy and organized. Only request would be a trash receptacle for garbage bags so we don't have to put sticky bags back in the car after emptying.

scott h

2 years ago

Google review

Simple and easy just need a place to put actual garbage bags since they wont take them

Jeffrey Meyers

4 years ago

Google review

The new recycling employees are very friendly patient and informative of all my recycling needs

Location & directions

Aitkin County Recycling Center

36488 400th Ave Aitkin MN 56431 USA

Aitkin, MN

46.539925°N, 93.682585°W

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Contact & hours

Phone
(218) 927-7342
Address
36488 400th Ave Aitkin MN 56431 USA
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Website
www.co.aitkin.mn.us/departments/…
Hours
Monday7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SundayClosed
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