Recycling centers in Rochester

Automotive Recyclers sells used and new parts for foreign and domestic cars and trucks from its yard just off Highway 52 South, south of Rochester. Used parts carry a 30-day warranty, and an on-site repair facility with trained technicians installs parts bought at the yard. Parts that are not in stock are located through exclusive vendors. The lot also carries later-model used cars and repairable vehicles for sale, and the yard buys junk and wrecked cars and trucks. It is open Monday through Friday until 5:30 pm and accepts cash, Mastercard, Visa, and Discover.

The Olmsted County Hazardous Waste site accepts unwanted or unusable household hazardous waste from residents. It offers a disposal option for various hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus in Rochester offers recycling and waste drop-off. The county lists free acceptance for pre-sorted cans, glass, cardboard, paper and selected plastic containers, and posts Tuesday-through-Saturday facility hours.

The Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) in Olmsted County, Minnesota has burned municipal garbage to produce steam and electricity since 1987, powering more than 20 buildings in the area and cutting waste volume by roughly 90%. Remaining ash goes to an ash monofill at the Kalmar Landfill. The plant uses modern pollution controls that keep emissions well below permitted state and federal limits, and a negative-air-pressure design keeps the site clean and largely odor-free. It is one part of Olmsted County's integrated system, which prioritizes waste reduction, recycling, and composting, with disposal as a last resort.