Recycling center in Anoka, MN

Nowthen Recycling Center

19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Anoka MN 55303 USA

4 (3 reviews)

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Nowthen Recycling Center recycling center in Anoka, MN - View of facility

About this center

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.

Materials accepted & services

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Services offered

Free recyclable drop-off
Paid recycling drop-off for fee-based items
In-person and phone payment at city office for paid items
Referral to Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste facility
Seasonal recycling events (e.g., Fall Recycling Day)

Areas served

Nowthen, MNAnoka County, MN

Not accepted

Crinkly film (chip bags, candy wrappers, floral wrap)Fresh produce wrappingCompostable bagsPet food bagsHeavy duty bucketsStyrofoamContainers with food residue (unrinsed/contaminated)Household hazardous waste (directed to Anoka County HHW facility in Blaine)

Frequently asked questions

What materials does the Nowthen Recycling Center accept?

It takes appliances, plastics #1, #2, and #5, plastic bags (grocery, bread, dry cleaning, ice bags, and pallet wrap), dry flattened cardboard, steel, tin, and aluminum cans, glass containers, and string lights. Some items are free while others require a fee.

What are the recycling center hours?

The center is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

How do I pay for items that require a fee?

Pay at the city office Monday-Friday 8 AM to 4 PM, then bring the items to the recycling center during open hours. You receive a white receipt copy and a red PAID sticker to show the attendant. Credit card payments are accepted in person or over the phone, with a 3% service charge.

Are there rules for how items must be prepared?

Yes. Only clean recyclables are accepted, so rinse out all food and residue before dropping off. Cardboard must be dry, flattened, and cut to at least 28 inches wide by 58 inches long. Leaving items outside the door is considered illegal dumping and is monitored by 24-hour surveillance.

Reviews & pricing

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

Mike Woods

6 years ago

Google review

used oil drop here but i have to take empty containers back home which sort of defeats the purpose of the visit.

Adam Bebeau

a year ago

Google review

Great facility for the community

Will Mueller

6 years ago

Google review

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