Minnesota recycling directory
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See My Car's OfferServices: Scrap metal buying · Junk vehicle purchasing and pickup · Aluminum can recycling · Catalytic converter recycling · EMR account registration
Accepts: Ferrous metal, Nonferrous metal, Junk vehicles, Auto batteries, Catalytic converters, Small electronics, Aluminum cans
Where is EMR Saint Paul located?
The yard is at 521 Barge Channel Road, Saint Paul, MN 55107.
Does EMR Saint Paul pick up junk cars?
Yes. Call (651) 641-0977 to schedule vehicle pickup with proof of ownership.
875 Prior Ave N St Paul MN 55104 USA
E-Z Recycling is a materials recovery facility in St. Paul, Minnesota, near Interstate 94, that depackages, processes, and recycles unsellable and expired food and beverage products. The facility converts liquids and foods into renewable energy and certifies secure destruction for beverage companies, food producers, manufacturers, distribution centers, and logistics firms. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday are closed.
Services: Depackaging of unsalable or expired food and beverage products · Processing of liquids and foods for renewable energy · Materials recycling · Secure confidential product destruction · Waste-to-energy processing
Accepts: Unsellable food products, Expired food products, Unsellable beverage products, Expired beverage products, Prepackaged unsalable food and beverage products, Damaged, frozen, or spoiled food and beverage loads, Liquids for renewable energy
What are E-Z Recycling's hours?
Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday.
Who does E-Z Recycling serve?
E-Z Recycling works with commercial customers, including beverage companies (soda, beer, wine, and liquor), food producers, manufacturers, distribution centers, and transportation and logistics companies handling unsalable, expired, damaged, frozen, or spoiled loads.
1150 Sims Ave St Paul MN 55106 USA
Ramsey County operates seven yard waste collection sites that are free and open to Ramsey County residents, as well as Hennepin County residents living in Saint Anthony Village. Washington County residents can use specific sites for free. The sites accept leaves, grass, pumpkins, garden waste, and food scraps, but not wood chips or mulch. Commercial lawn care, landscape, and tree services are not allowed to use the sites. Residents must keep leaves and grass separate from trees and shrubs, empty bagged waste on-site, and maintain social distancing. A photo ID is required for access, and specific hours of operation are in place from April to November. Additionally, Ramsey and Washington counties have a reciprocal use agreement for certain sites. Visitors are advised not to remove wood waste from the sites and to follow guidelines on transporting diseased trees and preventing the spread of jumping worms. The sites do not accept dirt or sod, and residents are prohibited from taking plant material home. Instructions on using the sites, including waste separation and disposal methods, are provided, along with information on invasive species and the Emerald Ash Borer quarantine. Commercial yard waste sites are available for businesses, and there are opportunities for community group volunteering.
Services: yard-waste drop-off · food-scrap drop-off
Accepts: leaves, grass clippings, pumpkins, garden waste, branches, shrubs, food scraps
Who may use Ramsey County yard-waste sites?
The sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents; the page also states that Washington County residents may use the Frank & Sims site.
Where is the Frank & Sims site?
The page lists it at 389 Winthrop Street South in Saint Paul.
2576 Doswell Ave St Paul MN 55108 USA
Metro Metals Recycling on Doswell Avenue in Saint Paul buys ferrous and nonferrous scrap, vehicles, catalytic converters, aluminum, brass, copper, and steel. Now part of EMR, the yard offers junk vehicle pickup by calling (651) 641-0977 and requires a Minnesota copper seller license for certain grades. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Services: Scrap metal buying · Junk vehicle purchasing and pickup · Ferrous and nonferrous processing · Warehouse drop-off with carts · EMR account registration
Accepts: Ferrous metal, Nonferrous metal, Vehicles, Catalytic converters, Aluminum, Brass, Copper, Steel
Where is Metro Metals Recycling in Saint Paul?
The yard is at 2576 Doswell Ave, St. Paul, MN 55108 off Highway 280.
Does Metro Metals pick up junk vehicles?
Yes. Call (651) 641-0977 to schedule old vehicle pickup.
1943 Pierce Butler Rte St Paul MN 55114 USA
Ramsey County offers seven yard waste collection sites where residents can drop off leaves, grass clippings, brush, and other plant materials for free, as state law prohibits these items from being put in the trash. The facilities accept seasonal yard waste and provide specific hours and locations for drop-off. Additionally, the county's Environmental Center offers services for household recycling, hazardous waste and electronics disposal, food scraps collection, business recycling programs, pollution prevention initiatives, and reuse and donation opportunities. Visitors can access a A to Z Green Guide for more information and assistance.
Services: Yard Waste Collection · Electronics Recycling · Food Scraps Composting · Household Hazardous Waste Collection · Business Recycling
Accepts: Yard waste, Electronics, Food scraps, Household hazardous waste, Small appliances
607 Barge Channel Rd St Paul MN 55107 USA
Dumpster rental and waste disposal services are offered at Mudek Trucking and J J Recycling in St. Paul, MN. They provide residential and commercial waste disposal, dumpster delivery, and recycling services for various materials such as roofing, concrete, tires, wood, electronics, and more. The facility charges by volume, not weight, and offers annual pickups for commercial dumpsters. They do not accept liquid waste, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, or hazardous materials. Mattress recycling and furniture recycling services are available, along with public dumping and recycling options. Dumpster and trash compactor rentals are offered in multiple sizes with same-day service and no contracts required. The company focuses on over 30 years of experience, free estimates, and same-day service, ensuring customer satisfaction. Operating hours are Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Saturday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, closed on Sundays. Customers are advised to arrive 15 minutes before closing for dumping services.
Services: Public dumping · Recycling · Roll-off dumpster rental · Dump trailer rental · Construction debris disposal
Accepts: Furniture, Construction debris, Appliances
Where is the Mudek public dump and recycling center?
The listed location is 607 Barge Channel Road, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107.
What dumpster sizes are available?
The website lists 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-yard roll-off dumpsters.
860 Vandalia St St Paul MN 55114 USA
Repowered is a nonprofit social enterprise based in Minneapolis St. Paul that specializes in full-service electronics recycling and refurbishing. They offer secure and convenient electronic recycling and IT management services, including IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and data security services such as hard drive wiping and shredding. Repowered is R2 Certified, ensuring proper processing of electronics to the highest industry standards. They are dedicated to creating new opportunities for electronic devices and individuals facing barriers to employment, offering job training and post-release opportunities for those who have spent time in corrections. Repowered also provides refurbished electronics for sale, such as computers, gaming consoles, and audio equipment, all backed by a one-year warranty. Visitors can drop off electronics for recycling at their location in St. Paul or request onsite pickup services. Repowered's mission is to give technology a second run while providing fair chances to those who restore it.
Services: electronics recycling · electronics refurbishment · IT asset disposition · data destruction · resident drop-off
What does Repowered provide?
Repowered provides electronics recycling, refurbishment, IT asset disposition, and data-destruction services.
Who can use the drop-off service?
The site says businesses and residents can use recycling drop-off services.
318 W Water St St Paul MN 55107 USA
Twin City Refuse Recycling Transfer Station in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offers a variety of dumpsters and roll-offs ranging from 10 to 40 cubic yards to assist with trash, waste, and recyclables disposal for residential, commercial, and industrial needs. They aim to create cleaner and safer environments for homes, offices, and worksites, ensuring customer satisfaction by providing the right disposal unit based on specific waste requirements. The staff is available to answer inquiries, schedule drop-offs or pick-ups, and cater to contractor needs. Located at 318 Water St W, Saint Paul MN 55107, they emphasize hauling your own waste to save costs and welcome contractor inquiries. Materials accepted and rejected are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Services: Self-haul waste disposal · Roll-off container rental · Dumpster delivery and pickup · Contractor waste service
Accepts: Trash, Waste, Recyclables
Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Saint Paul include Saint Paul, Twin Cities, scrap metal, junk cars, EMR. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.
Saint Paul runs city-coordinated garbage and recycling collection for one to four unit households, with Eureka Recycling handling the single-sort recycling since 2001. The city takes care of trash and recycling pickup, while Ramsey County runs yard waste sites, food scraps drop-off, and the household hazardous waste and electronics program through its Environmental Center in Roseville. Minnesota has no bottle deposit law, so cans and bottles just go in the cart with everything else.
Yes. Saint Paul uses a single-sort system through Eureka Recycling, and glass food and beverage bottles and jars go right in the same 64-gallon cart as your other recyclables. Empty, rinse, and remove the caps or lids first. There's no separate glass bin like some other cities require.
Plastic bags and film, plastic marked #3, #4, #6, or #7, black plastic, Styrofoam, food waste, clothing and textiles, shredded paper, electronics, batteries, and scrap metal or cookware all need to stay out. Most of these have a drop-off alternative, like Ramsey County's Environmental Center for electronics and hazardous waste, or local scrap metal recyclers for pots, pans, and pipes.
Ramsey County runs seven free yard waste sites, and four of them (Battle Creek, Frank and Sims, Midway, and Summit Hill) sit inside Saint Paul city limits. The same sites also take bagged food scraps for the county's organics composting program, so you can drop off lawn clippings and kitchen scraps on the same trip. Sites run limited winter hours from December through March and expand to near-daily hours April through November.
As of July 2026, you no longer have to schedule bulky pickups in advance: just set the item out by 6 a.m. on your regular collection day, label it 'bulky,' and a truck returns within two business days. Each garbage cart gets 12 free bulky pickups a year, with extras billed at $30 each. Mattresses and box springs are handled separately through an unlimited free mattress recycling program with Second Chance Recycling.
Ramsey County's Environmental Center at 1700 Kent Street in Roseville takes both, free of charge, for residents of Ramsey and several neighboring counties. It accepts paint, motor oil, batteries, and other hazardous items, plus TVs, computers, small kitchen appliances, and small electric items under 20 pounds. None of this belongs in your Saint Paul garbage or recycling cart.
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