Also known as Dakota County Recycling Center

Recycling center in Eagan, MN

Dakota County Recycling Zone

3365 Dodd Rd Eagan MN 55121 USA

4.4 (120 reviews)

Household Hazardous WastePaintBatteries

Dakota County Recycling Zone recycling center in Eagan, MN - View of facility

About this center

The Recycling Zone is Dakota County's household hazardous waste and electronics drop-off, run by the county in Eagan. It is where residents take the household products that don't belong in the trash or the curbside bin, and for Dakota County residents most items are accepted free of charge. Household hazardous waste accepted includes paint, aerosols, antifreeze, gasoline, household cleaners, lawn and garden chemicals, pool and spa chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, all types of batteries (single-use, rechargeable, button cell, and auto), propane and helium cylinders, fire extinguishers, mercury thermometers, and home sharps. On the electronics side they take computers and peripherals, printers, fax machines, DVD and VCR players, and game consoles, with all data destroyed to U.S. Department of Defense standards. Flattened cardboard is accepted too, and a Reuse Zone offers leftover paint and usable products free to residents. Most items are free; there is a $10 fee for each TV or monitor, plus a fee for tires. Bring a photo ID (staff scan the barcode on the back) and stay in your vehicle while staff unload from the trunk. The Recycling Zone is at 3365 Dodd Road in Eagan and is open Wednesday 9 AM to 8 PM, Thursday noon to 8 PM, Friday 9 AM to 5 PM, and Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM.

Materials accepted & services

Household Hazardous Waste Paint Batteries Auto Batteries Electronics E-Waste Fluorescent Bulbs Antifreeze Gasoline Propane Tanks Cardboard Reuse Zone

Reviews & pricing

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

Steven B.

5 months ago

Google review

Went to this facility on November 13 2024 @ 11:15 am hence was done and out by 11:35 am. I paid $20 for two TVs (2 x $10) plus cardboard and some used dead batteries. Didn't know what to expect when I got there as it was my first time there. With that said. There were about 4 cars ahead of me and things were moving along pretty smoothly. One must wait at a stop though that proceeds some railroad tracks. Not a good idea to be waiting in a car on railroad tracks. Lol. Anywho once I made it to the employee sitting in a shack handed him my Driver's license and $20 for the two TVs. He then gave me a receipt and told me to use lanes 2 or 3. I did wait for a few minutes until I made it up to the unloading spot. An employee unloaded the back of my SUV in no time flat. In closing all the employees that I encountered today were polite and nice. No issues to mention. And the picture below gives you an idea of fees for TV and tires.

Jenn Merten

a week ago

Google review

Easy process…never had to get out of the car! I do advise checking the website before going so items require payment. And it holds everyone else up if you don’t pay first.

Thomas Walstrom

a week ago

Google review

They took my 30-year old snow blower which I had removed the oil and gas from. Took my oil also. Simply and easy

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