Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Barnesville, Minnesota
About This Location
The Barnesville Recycling Center is a self-serve, city-run drop-off at 205 Front Street North in Barnesville, Minnesota, across the street from Dobmeier Funeral Home. Residents sort their own materials into the marked bins, with city staff on site to help point you to the right container. It accepts common household recyclables such as aluminum and steel/tin cans, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, newspaper, magazines, junk mail, office paper, plastic bottles #1 and #2, and fluorescent bulbs. A compost bin is available at the center and a branch burn pile sits by the lagoons for sticks and branches. The city center no longer takes tires or major appliances; those go to the Clay County Resource Recovery Center.
What Barnesville Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Yard waste / special materials — Special fees apply for certain materials such as yard waste (amount not published)
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Self-serve, city-operated drop-off; residents sort their own materials with staff on site to assist. Clay County recycling is free for Clay County residents.
Programs & events
- City of Barnesville drop-off recycling
- Yard waste compost and brush disposal
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Barnesville Recycling Center's hours?
The center is open Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is closed Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
What can I drop off at the Barnesville Recycling Center?
You can bring aluminum and steel/tin cans, corrugated cardboard, glass bottles, newspaper, magazines, junk mail and office paper, plastic bottles #1 and #2 (caps removed), and fluorescent bulbs. There is also a compost bin and a branch burn pile for yard waste.
Does the center take tires or appliances?
No. The Barnesville city center no longer accepts tires or major appliances. Those items should be taken to the Clay County Resource Recovery Center.
Do I have to sort my own recycling?
Yes. This is a self-serve drop-off where you sort materials into the correct bins yourself, but city staff are on site to help direct you.
Is there a fee to use the recycling center?
Recycling is free for Clay County residents, but special fees apply for certain materials such as yard waste. Contact Barnesville City Hall at 218-354-2292 for current details.
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