Eagan, Minnesota

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eWaste Pro Computer and Electronics Recycling Center

915 Yankee Doodle Rd Eagan MN 55121 USA

2.3/5(3 reviews)

eWaste Pro provides free electronics drop-off and commercial pickup for laptops, computers, phones, and other e-waste serving the Twin Cities area from Minnesota operations. The company offers IT asset disposition, certified data destruction, computer refurbishment, and electronic recycling with a zero-landfill policy. No appointment is required for residential drop-off, and hours run daily from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Listed hours: Mon-Sun 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Accepts: Computers, Laptops, Mobile phones, Tablets, Electronics, Hard drives

Services: Free electronics drop-off · Commercial electronics pickup · Data destruction · IT asset disposition · Computer refurbishment · Electronic recycling · Data center decommissioning

Does eWaste Pro charge for electronics drop-off?

No. eWaste Pro accepts laptops, computers, mobiles, and other electronic waste free of charge.

Do I need an appointment for eWaste Pro drop-off?

No appointment is required for electronics drop-off according to their website.

Gopher Resource LLC

685 Yankee Doodle Rd Eagan MN 55121 USA

3.7/5(293 reviews)

Gopher Resource operates a recycling site in Eagan, Minnesota, specializing in battery recycling and hazardous waste collection. The site has been operational since 1946, focusing on environmental excellence and community service.

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

Accepts: Lead batteries, Hazardous waste, Polypropylene

Services: Battery recycling · Hazardous waste collection · Community recycling education

What is the capacity of the Eagan facility?

The Eagan facility has the capacity to recycle 50,000 automotive batteries per day.

How long has the Eagan facility been operational?

The Eagan facility has been operational since 1946.

The Recycling Zone

3365 Dodd Rd Eagan MN 55121 USA

4.4/5(120 reviews)

Dakota County's Recycling Zone is at 3365 Dodd Road in Eagan. Its 2026 page lists resident drop-off hours Wednesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday noon–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. It accepts household recyclables, electronics, scrap metal, and hazardous waste; fees apply to TVs, monitors, and tires.

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Listed hours: Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Thu 12:00 – 8:00 PM · Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sat 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sun Closed

Accepts: Household paper, cardboard, cartons, glass, plastic bottles and tubs, and metal cans, Electronics, Scrap metal, Household hazardous waste, Automotive tires, Small household appliances and tools

Services: Household recycling · Electronics recycling · Household hazardous-waste collection · Reuse

When is the Recycling Zone open?

The 2026 hours are Wed 9–8, Thu noon–8, Fri 9–5, and Sat 8–5.

Are all materials free?

Most are free; fees apply to TVs, monitors, and tires.

Materials Accepted in Eagan

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Eagan include electronics recycling, e-waste, ITAD, data destruction, Eagan. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Eagan, Minnesota

Eagan does not run garbage service. Residents hire one of the city-licensed haulers, and Dakota County requires every licensed hauler to collect recycling weekly. For items the cart rejects, the Dakota County Recycling Zone at 3365 Dodd Road in Eagan takes household hazardous waste, batteries, electronics, and tires Wednesday through Saturday.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Eagan MN have curbside recycling?

Yes. Eagan licenses private haulers, and Dakota County Ordinance 110 requires them to pick up recyclables from residential properties weekly. The city provides no garbage service itself, so call a licensed hauler to start trash and recycling service.

Who are the licensed garbage haulers in Eagan MN?

Aspen Waste Systems (612-884-8008), Curbside Waste (763-504-2872), Dick's Sanitation/Lakeville Sanitation (952-469-5161), Highland Sanitation & Recycling (651-437-0001), Nitti Sanitation (651-457-7497), Republic Services of the Twin Cities (651-455-8634), and Waste Management (888-960-0008).

What can I put in my recycling cart in Eagan MN?

Paper, cardboard, cartons, metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and plastic containers numbered 1, 2, or 5. Batteries, food and liquids, paper plates and cups, plastic bags and wrap, shredded paper, Styrofoam, and tanglers like hoses, cords, chains, and string lights stay out.

What are the trash and recycling days in Eagan MN?

Monday covers the area west of Lexington Avenue and north of Diffley Road, Wednesday covers west of Lexington Avenue and south of Diffley Road, and Friday covers everything east of Lexington Avenue. Set containers out no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before and no later than 6 a.m. on collection day.

Where do I take old paint and household chemicals in Eagan MN?

Take them to the Dakota County Recycling Zone, 3365 Dodd Road (Highway 149), Eagan, a free household hazardous waste drop-off for residents. Hours are Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Used oil comes in containers of 5 gallons or less. Phone: 952-891-7800.

Where do I take electronics, batteries, and tires in Eagan MN?

The Recycling Zone at 3365 Dodd Road takes all rechargeable, single-use, and button cell batteries and most electronics free; TVs and monitors cost $10 each. Passenger tires cost $6 for 15 inch and smaller, $7 for 16 to 17 inch, $8 for 18 to 19 inch, and $10 for 20 to 22 inch, plus $1 on a rim. Appliances, furniture, mattresses, microwaves, and yard waste are not accepted.

Recycling tips for Eagan

•Compare prices from two or three licensed haulers. City code bars haulers from charging more for a larger recycling cart.
•Remove batteries from devices where possible and bring them to the Recycling Zone in a separate bag or container.
•The Recycling Zone closes on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
•Eagan City Hall, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd, answers city questions at 651-675-5000.

Recycling centers near Eagan

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Inver Grove Heights Brickyard Yard Waste Site

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Inver Glen Library Food Scrap Drop-Off

Inver Grove Heights, MN · 3 mi

J.R.'S Advanced Recyclers

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Republic Services Inver Grove Heights Recycling Center

Inver Grove Heights, MN · 5 mi

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center

Newport, MN · 6 mi

EGA Spectro Alloys

Rosemount, MN · 7 mi

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