Anoka, Minnesota

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Alter Metal Recycling - Anoka

2905 N Ferry St Anoka MN 55303 USA

3.9/5(71 reviews)

Alter Metal Recycling specializes in the recycling of both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, with over 125 years of experience in the industry. They serve a variety of clients, including industrial sectors and consumers, and are committed to environmentally friendly practices.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 4:15 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

Accepts: Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Steel, Tin, Car Bodies, Catalytic Converters

Services: Ferrous Recycling · Non-Ferrous Recycling · Catalytic Converters · Mechanical Service · Brokerage & Trading

What are the hours of operation for the Anoka location?

The Anoka location is open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM.

What type of metals do you accept?

We accept a variety of metals including ferrous and non-ferrous metals such as aluminum, copper, brass, and more.

Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center

440 Garfield St W Anoka MN 55303 USA

3.3/5(101 reviews)

Anoka Recycling & Disposal is a self-service drop-off recycling center that focuses on reducing the carbon footprint through reuse, recycling, and repurposing materials. It accepts various construction, household, and miscellaneous items on site.

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Listed hours: Mon-Tue Closed · Wed-Fri 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Sat 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Block, Sheetrock, Roofing, Siding, Doors, Windows, Insulation, Plywood, Lumber, Furniture, Mattresses, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel, Tin, Wiring, Clean soil, Clay, Landscaping pots, Timbers, Carpet, Padding, Cardboard, Glass, Plastic, Paper, Rubber, Styrofoam

Services: Self-service drop-off · Recycling of construction materials · Recycling of furniture and mattresses · Recycling of metals · Recycling of landscaping materials · Recycling of miscellaneous materials

Nowthen Recycling Center

19800 Nowthen Blvd NW Anoka MN 55303 USA

4/5(3 reviews)

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.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wed Closed · Thu 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Fri Closed · Sat 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Appliances, Plastics #1 (beverage and cleaning bottles), Plastics #2 (milk jugs, detergent and shampoo bottles), Plastics #5 (yogurt cups, medication and ketchup bottles), Plastic bags (grocery bags, bread bags, dry cleaning bags, ice bags, pallet wrap), Dry flattened cardboard, Steel cans, Tin cans, Aluminum cans, Glass containers, String lights

Services: 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)

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.

Materials Accepted in Anoka

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Anoka include Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Steel, Tin. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Anoka, Minnesota

ACE Solid Waste collects Anoka's single-sort recycling every other week on your garbage day, under a city contract that runs through March 31, 2028. Recycling is billed on the city utility bill, but garbage is not: residents hire any licensed hauler. Hazardous waste goes to the Anoka County facility at 3230 101st Avenue NE in Blaine, and the city sends yard waste to the county's Bunker Hills compost site in Coon Rapids.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Anoka MN have curbside recycling?

Yes. ACE Solid Waste picks up single-sort recycling every other week, on the same day as your garbage. Put items loose in the cart and wheel it to the curb by 6:00 AM. Plastic bags are refused. Recycling is billed through Anoka Municipal Utility. Call ACE at 763-427-3110 about a missed pickup or your cart, or look up your day in the MyACETrashMN app.

Who picks up garbage in Anoka?

Anoka residents choose any licensed garbage hauler. The city stopped billing for garbage on January 1, 2019, and Anoka Municipal Utility publishes a list of haulers serving the city. ACE Solid Waste offers weekly garbage pickup in Anoka, weekly yard waste in a 96-gallon green-lid cart, and bulky item removal on request.

Where do I take paint and batteries in Anoka?

Take them to the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 3230 101st Avenue NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Drop-off is free with ID as proof of residency. From April to October it opens Wednesday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Thursday to Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. From November to March it opens Wednesday 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Can I drop off electronics or tires at the Anoka County hazardous waste site?

No. The Blaine facility refuses electronics, tires, appliances, dried paint, empty containers and garbage. It takes liquid paint, pesticides, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, propane tanks, sharps, fluorescent bulbs, and household and car batteries. Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at 763-324-3400 points you to drop-off sites for electronics and the other refused items.

Where can I take yard waste and tree branches near Anoka?

The City of Anoka sends residents to Anoka County compost sites: Bunker Hills at 13285 Hanson Boulevard NW in Coon Rapids, or Rice Creek at 7701 Main Street in Lino Lakes. County residents drop the first 4 cubic yards of yard waste free, then pay $0.50 per cubic yard. Branches 6 inches or smaller are free up to 2 cubic yards. Show a driver's license at check-in.

What stays out of the Anoka recycling cart?

Plastic bags, ropes, hoses, chains, shredded paper and scrap metal stay out because they tangle or damage sorting equipment. Sharps, diapers, batteries and hazardous products stay out to protect workers. Chip bags, Styrofoam, pizza boxes, black food trays, egg cartons, dishes and mirrors go in the trash under Anoka County's recycling guide.

Recycling tips for Anoka

•Wheel the recycling cart out by 6:00 AM, since ACE trucks can start that early.
•Logs 18 inches or wider cost $24 per cubic yard at the county compost sites, while small branches under 2 cubic yards are free, so cut and bundle tree waste.
•Both county compost sites drop to Saturday-only hours, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, from December 1 to March 31.
•At the Blaine hazardous waste facility, stay in your vehicle: staff scan your ID at the kiosk and unload for you. Containers must be 5 gallons or less and labeled.
•Take your bags and tarps home from the compost sites, and pull rope and twine off tree waste before you drop it.

Recycling centers near Anoka

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Andover Recycling Center

Andover, MN · 5 mi

B & E Recycling Station Inc

Elk River, MN · 6 mi

Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site

Coon Rapids, MN · 7 mi

Best Buy Coon Rapids E-Waste Collection Site

Coon Rapids, MN · 7 mi

Maximum Recycling

Rogers, MN · 7 mi

Coon Rapids Recycling Center

Coon Rapids, MN · 8 mi

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