Does Elk River MN have curbside recycling?
Yes. Republic Services collects single stream recycling every other week under the city contract, managed by Elk River Municipal Utilities. Your week depends on your route. Look it up on the Republic Services website or app by choosing the municipal contract option and entering your address; no account number is needed.
What goes in the recycling cart in Elk River MN?
Plastic bottles and jugs marked #1, #2, or #5, emptied cartons, plastic cups and containers, paper, cardboard, metal food and beverage cans, and brown, green, or clear glass bottles and jars. Plastic bags, Styrofoam, shredded paper, pizza boxes, scrap metal, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, dishes, and mirrors stay out. Put recyclables in loose or in a brown paper bag, never a plastic bag.
Where do I take yard waste in Elk River MN?
The Yard Waste Transfer Site at 19000 Proctor Road is open to Elk River residents only, with a $25 annual access card. It is open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in March, April, September, and October, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. May through August, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. November through February. It takes loose grass clippings, leaves, weeds, branches, and logs. Sod, dirt, stumps, wood chips, and lumber are turned away.
How do I get rid of furniture or extra bags in Elk River MN?
Call Republic Services at 320.252.9608 to schedule bulky items such as furniture and extra bags, and pay over the phone. Appliances, oil-based paint, auto batteries, tires, motor oil, and scrap metal never go out curbside. See appliance recycling for other options.
Where do I take old paint and chemicals in Elk River MN?
Sherburne County hosts household hazardous waste events for chemicals, paints, cleaners, and batteries. Hazardous waste never goes in the garbage or recycling cart. Call City Hall at 763.635.1000 for event information.
Where do I dispose of old medications in Elk River MN?
Drop unwanted pills and capsules, prescription or over the counter, in the free drop box at the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office, 13880 Business Center Drive, weekdays 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The box refuses sharps, liquid medication, and medication from hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.