Coon Rapids, Minnesota

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Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site

13285 Hanson Blvd NW Coon Rapids MN 55448 USA

4.4/5(84 reviews)

Bunker Hills Compost Site in Coon Rapids accepts yard waste and organic materials for composting. This site is dedicated to supporting local recycling efforts and sustainability initiatives.

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Listed hours: Mon-Fri 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Accepts: Yard waste, Food scraps

Services: Yard waste disposal · Composting services

Best Buy Coon Rapids E-Waste Collection Site

12633 Riverdale Blvd NW

Accepts: Covered electronic devices (subject to program restrictions)

Services: In-store electronics recycling

Are all electronics accepted?

No. Minnesota's registry advises callers to confirm equipment eligibility and possible fees with the collection site.

Coon Rapids Recycling Center

1827 111th Ave NW Coon Rapids MN 55433 USA

4.3/5(71 reviews)

Coon Rapids Recycling Center is a zero-waste site serving Anoka County residents. It accepts a variety of recyclable materials and provides resources for organics recycling and upcycling through its Reuse Room.

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Listed hours: Mon Closed · Tue 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Wed 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. · Thu-Sat 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. · Sun Closed

Accepts: Electronics, Furniture, Appliances, Paint, Paper, Metal

Services: Electronics recycling · Appliance recycling · Furniture recycling · Paint recycling · Paper shredding · Sharps collection · Facility tours

What are the operating hours for the Recycling Center?

The Recycling Center is open Tuesday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What payment methods do you accept for disposal fees?

We accept cash, check, credit cards (not American Express), Apple Pay, G-Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Materials Accepted in Coon Rapids

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Coon Rapids include recycling, sustainability, Yard waste, Food scraps, composting. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Coon Rapids, Minnesota

Coon Rapids runs its own drop-off at 1827 111th Avenue NW, free for most items and open to Anoka County residents. It takes appliances, electronics, paint, paper shredding, mattresses, and food scraps, and it runs a trailer for washed Styrofoam takeout containers. Household hazardous waste goes to the county facility in Blaine instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Coon Rapids Recycling Center hours?

From April through September the center is open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. From October through March it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed Sundays, Mondays, and holidays.

Does the Coon Rapids Recycling Center take Styrofoam?

Yes. It accepts Styrofoam takeout containers, and you must wash them first. Remove tape and stickers before you drop them off.

Does the Coon Rapids Recycling Center charge for drop-off?

Most items are free. Appliances and electronics need a payment form, which you fill out inside the trailers and hand to a staff member, and the center takes cash, check, most credit cards (not American Express), Apple Pay, G-Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Where can Coon Rapids residents take household hazardous waste?

The Anoka County facility at 3230 101st Avenue NE in Blaine takes household hazardous waste for free. It is open Wednesday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Thursday and Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from April through October. Bring a driver's license or utility bill as proof of residency.

Can I bring electronics and tires to the Anoka County hazardous waste site?

No. The Blaine facility refuses appliances, electronics, tires, dried paint, and empty containers. Take electronics and appliances to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center instead.

Where do Coon Rapids residents drop off yard waste and food scraps?

The Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site is at 13285 Hanson Boulevard NW in Coon Rapids, with questions going to 763-324-3400. The Coon Rapids Recycling Center also takes food scraps, including meat, bones, and coffee grounds.

Recycling tips for Coon Rapids

•Call the recycling center at 763-767-6485 on a weekday, since nobody answers the phone on Saturdays.
•The center is self-serve, so bring a helper for heavy items because staff cannot load or unload for you.
•Skip the first hour after opening, when lines run longest.
•The center keeps no public trash bin, so haul back anything it does not accept.
•Wednesday is the late day at both the recycling center (1:00 PM to 7:00 PM from April through September) and the Blaine hazardous waste site.

Recycling centers near Coon Rapids

The closest recycling centers in neighboring areas:

Andover Recycling Center

Andover, MN · 4 mi

Recycle Technologies, Inc.

Blaine, MN · 4 mi

Alter Metal Recycling - Anoka

Anoka, MN · 4 mi

Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center

Anoka, MN · 5 mi

Dem-Con Metal Recycling - Blaine

Blaine, MN · 6 mi

Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility