Recycling Centers in Anoka, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Anoka, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Anoka has 4 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Anoka: A Local Guide
Anoka has 4 recycling facilities in our directory, covering scrap-metal buying, electronics recycling, bulk household drop-off, and a city-run recycling center. Alter Metal Recycling at 2905 N Ferry St buys ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the public; Burg Electronic Recovery on US-10 processes computers and enterprise electronics with certified data destruction; the Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center at 440 Garfield St W accepts furniture, construction debris, mattresses, and metals for a $40 minimum fee; and the Nowthen Recycling Center at 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW is a City of Nowthen drop-off. See more Minnesota options on our Minnesota recycling hub.
The Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center on Garfield St W is the most broadly useful drop-off for residents clearing out a basement, garage, or small remodel: it takes furniture, mattresses, scrap metals, construction debris, and landscaping material on a walk-in basis Wednesday through Friday 1:00–5:00 PM and Saturday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. The $40 minimum applies to all loads; cash and credit cards are accepted. Bricks, concrete, dirt, sand, and rocks are not accepted.
For scrap metal, Alter Metal Recycling on N Ferry St is a national-network yard purchasing steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals at current commodity prices from both public sellers and commercial accounts. Burg Electronic Recovery, with over 30 years of operation, leans toward commercial and institutional clients recycling computers and circuit boards with data destruction needs — call ahead to confirm walk-in availability.
Anoka County also operates regional special-materials programs. For electronics beyond what Burg handles, Anoka County hosts scheduled e-cycle events each year. Neighbors Blaine, Coon Rapids, and Elk River have additional facilities worth checking if you need something not available in Anoka.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Anoka
Where can I sell scrap metal in Anoka, MN?
Alter Metal Recycling at 2905 N Ferry St buys steel, iron, aluminum, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals from walk-in sellers. Call (763) 421-1187 for current prices before bringing a large load.
Where do I drop off old furniture or construction debris in Anoka?
The Anoka Recycling and Disposal Center at 440 Garfield St W accepts furniture, mattresses, construction debris (excluding concrete and dirt), scrap metals, and landscaping material. Hours: Wednesday–Friday 1:00–5:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. A $40 minimum drop-off fee applies.
Where can I recycle computers and hard drives near Anoka?
Burg Electronic Recovery on US-10 (Hwy 10) handles computers, monitors, hard drives, circuit boards, and enterprise electronics with optional DOD-compliant data destruction. The facility primarily serves commercial clients — call (763) 639-4814 to confirm public drop-off availability before visiting.
Who can use the Nowthen Recycling Center?
The Nowthen Recycling Center at 19800 Nowthen Blvd NW is a City of Nowthen facility; residency requirements may apply. Call (763) 441-1347 or visit cityofnowthen.gov for current hours, accepted materials, and eligibility.