Andover Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Andover, Minnesota

📍 1825 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
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About This Location

The Andover Recycling Center, operated by the City of Andover at 1825 Crosstown Blvd NW, is a free, drive-up drop-off facility open every day of the year from 8 am to 8 pm — no appointment needed. Open to both Andover residents and small businesses, the center accepts a broad range of everyday recyclables including aluminum and steel cans, plastic bottles (caps on), glass food and beverage jars, flattened corrugated cardboard, mixed paper, used motor oil and antifreeze, automotive batteries, propane tanks up to 20 lb., scrap metal, plastic bags (in a dedicated receptacle), bicycles, oil filters, and organics. On the second Saturday of each month (9 am–1 pm), JR's Advanced Recycling sets up on-site to collect appliances, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses, and box springs for a fee, and free document shredding is offered with a three-box limit. The city does not pay for aluminum or scrap metal — this is a drop-off-only location.

What Andover Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Aluminum beverage cans & steel food cans (Place together with plastic bottles in roll-off container.)
✓ Plastic bottles (Bottles only — pop, liquor, milk, juice, detergent, dish soap, hair care products. Leave caps ON. No other plastic shapes.)
✓ Glass food and beverage jars & bottles (Food and beverage containers only.)
✓ Corrugated cardboard (Must be flattened. No polystyrene packing materials.)
✓ Paper (Junk mail, magazines, newspaper (including supplements), paper cartons (milk, juice, etc.).)
✓ Scrap metal (Must be free of glass, plastic, wood, or rubber. Do not leave appliances or TVs. Drain fluids from lawn mowers and snow blowers before drop-off.)
✓ Used motor oil (Uncontaminated oil only. Do not pour in tank if full — take container home. No mixed fluids.)
✓ Used oil filters (Drain filter; remove from box before placing in bin.)
✓ Antifreeze (Place sealed container in the receptacle next to the motor oil tank.)
✓ Motor vehicle (automotive) batteries (Place inside the building.)
✓ Propane tanks (1 lb. to 20 lb. only. No helium tanks.)
✓ Plastic bags (A dedicated drop-off receptacle is provided at the center. Do NOT place plastic bags in the main recycling containers — they jam sorting machines.)
✓ Bicycles (Collected by Bikes4Kids, which refurbishes and donates them.)
✓ Organics (food scraps) (Drop-off organics recycling program available at the center, 8 am–8 pm daily. Sign up at andovermn.gov/543 to receive a free countertop collection bucket.)

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What they do not accept

✕ Books
✕ Furniture
✕ Appliances and TVs (everyday drop-off)
✕ Plastic toys, pools, and large plastic items
✕ Polystyrene / foam packing materials
✕ Paint
✕ Household batteries (alkaline/other)
✕ Loose recyclables in plastic bags

The center explicitly states it does not pay for aluminum or scrap metal — it is a drop-off-only location. Items not listed as accepted should not be left at the site.

Fees

  • Standard recyclables (cans, glass, cardboard, paper, motor oil, scrap metal, organics, propane tanks, plastic bags, etc.) — Free
  • Appliances, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses/box springs, tires, lawn & garden equipment, treadmills/ellipticals (monthly event only — 2nd Saturday) — Fee charged by JR's Advanced Recycling (651-454-9215). Cash or check only. Exact per-item fees listed at andovermn.gov/349.
  • Paper shredding (monthly event only — 2nd Saturday) — Free; 3-box limit (approximately banker's box size)
  • Cell phones (monthly event) — Free

Access & restrictions

Public drop-off. Open to Andover residents and small businesses. No residency proof required for standard drop-off. Non-residents may also use the monthly appliance/electronics/shredding events. · Walk-in (no appointment) · No appointment needed for regular drop-off (daily 8 am–8 pm). Monthly recycling events (appliances, electronics, shredding) are walk-up on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 9 am–1 pm, except holidays. You do not need to be an Andover resident to use the monthly shredding or appliance/electronics recycling.

Programs & events

  • Monthly Appliance, Electronics & Paper Shredding Event — Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month (except holidays), 9 am–1 pm, at 1825 Crosstown Blvd NW. JR's Advanced Recycling (651-454-9215) collects appliances, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, mattresses, box springs, tires, and lawn equipment for a fee. Free paper shredding with a 3-box limit. Cash or check only. Open to all, not just Andover residents.
  • Organics (Food Scraps) Recycling — Drop-off organics recycling is available at the center daily (8 am–8 pm). Residents may sign up at andovermn.gov/543 to receive program updates and a free countertop collection bucket (available at Andover City Hall).
  • Bikes4Kids Bicycle Donation — Bicycles dropped off at the center are collected by Bikes4Kids, which refurbishes and donates them to children in need.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Andover Recycling Center's hours?

The center is open every day of the week from 8 am to 8 pm, including weekends and most holidays. No appointment is needed.

Is this center open to residents only, or can small businesses use it too?

The center is open to both Andover residents and small businesses. You do not need to prove residency for standard drop-off.

Does the center pay for aluminum cans or scrap metal?

No. The Andover Recycling Center explicitly states it does not pay for aluminum or scrap metal — it is a drop-off-only location. If you want to sell scrap metal or aluminum, the city's website suggests contacting Alter Metal at 763-421-1187.

Can I drop off appliances, TVs, or electronics any day?

No. Appliances, televisions, and electronics are only accepted on the 2nd Saturday of each month (9 am–1 pm) at the monthly recycling event, run by JR's Advanced Recycling. Fees apply and payment is cash or check only. Do not leave these items at the regular drop-off containers.

Can I recycle furniture at the Andover Recycling Center?

No. The center does not accept furniture of any kind, including sofas, dressers, tables, chairs, and entertainment stands. If your furniture is in good usable condition, you may contact the Salvation Army at 1-800-728-7825.

Are organics and food scraps accepted at the center?

Yes. The city recently launched an organics (food scraps) drop-off program at the recycling center, available during regular hours (8 am–8 pm daily). You can sign up at andovermn.gov/543 to receive program updates and a free countertop collection bucket, available for pickup at Andover City Hall.

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Contact & Location

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Address
1825 Crosstown Blvd NW, Andover, MN 55304
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Website
andovermn.gov
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City / State
Andover, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

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