Recycling center in Grand Marais, MN

Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store

Name: Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store
Address: 630 5th Ave W Grand Marais MN 55604 USA, Grand Marais, MN, 55604, US
Telephone: 218.387.3044
Rating: 4.1

630 5th Ave W Grand Marais MN 55604 USA

4.1 (15 reviews)

Aluminum cansSteel cansGlass

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Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store recycling center in Grand Marais, MN - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

Aluminum cans Steel cans GlassMixed paperPlastic containers Cardboard Used oil Oil filtersrecyclingrecycling centerbudget shopwaste management

Services offered

Recycling services
Budget shop operation

Areas served

Grand Marais, MN

Not accepted

CeramicsDishwarePyrexWindow glassSanitary waste productsFoam meat traysPacking peanutsBrown or goldenrod envelopesWaxed cardboardOil contaminated cardboard

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Amy

6 years ago

Review

Great for dropping off recycling. Limited plastic acceptance. Numbers 1 & 2 for plastic so most of your yogurt containers and clamshells (from takeout) are not accepted. People are on site and willing to provide guidance with regard to how to sort. Surprisingly clean.

Jodi Middendorf

7 years ago

Review

This place is a great place that is important to the sustainability of Grand Marais. I am only really familiar with the thrift store part of the establishment. There are so many things in the store. Truly a treasure chest. However you have to be willing to search for your treasure because they LOAD this place with items to the point where it can seem to be a chore to find the things you are looking for. HOWEVER the search is worth it. I've always been able to find something here that makes it worth my time and effort. Happy searching!!

Kelsey Valento

5 months ago

Review

Cute little thrift store

Public records at a glance

Explore dated facility and company records. A public record does not verify the business. Coverage varies by agency and is not a complete history.

Visitor questions

What are the hours for the Recycling Center?

The Recycling Center is open Monday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Tuesday to Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

What items can be accepted at the Budget Shop?

The Budget Shop accepts donated items in usable condition including clothing, household items, books, toys, and small appliances.

Is Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store open on Saturday?

Yes. Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store is open 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM on Saturdays, based on its listed hours. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Is Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store open on Sunday?

Cook County Recycling Center & Thrift Store lists itself as closed on Sundays. Hours can change around holidays, so call ahead to confirm.

Permits & registrations

Dated registry entries and filings do not establish current permit validity, insurance coverage or operating status.

Matched facility / site record

Minnesota solid-waste records

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Source-listed permit identifier: PBR000619

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Retrieved:: 2026-10-30 (source access date)

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What Minnesota MPCA solid-waste identifiers and permit records are associated with this site?

The MPCA Solid Waste Sites dataset identifies Cook County Recycling Center as agency interest 131669, with recorded permit identifiers PBR000619. The associated activity classes are Permit by Rule. Retrieved 2026-10-30. Permit-by-rule records remain distinct from individual permits; this dataset does not provide an expiration date or confirm current permit standing.

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What active solid-waste units does Minnesota MPCA record at this address?

The dataset records these active site units or classifications for Cook County Recycling Center: Recycling. Retrieved 2026-10-30. Active is the source's unit-status field. These regulatory classifications do not by themselves establish public drop-off access, opening hours or acceptance of a specific load.

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