Recycling Centers in Becker, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Becker, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Becker, Minnesota can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Becker: A Local Guide
Becker, a city in Sherburne County along the Mississippi River in central Minnesota, has two publicly accessible recycling facilities — one focused on scrap metal and vehicles, the other on yard waste and organics.
EMR Northern Metal Recycling – Becker, MN at 12432 Energy Drive SE is a full-service scrap metal yard operated under the global EMR brand. Public drop-off is available Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM (commercial customers get extended hours: 6:00 AM–5:00 PM). The yard buys ferrous metals (iron and steel), non-ferrous metals (aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, lead), scrap automobiles, auto batteries, aluminum cans, cables, catalytic converters, and small electronics — paying by weight at commodity market rates with no drop-off fee. Large domestic appliances, refrigerators, and freezers are not accepted at this location. Note that Minnesota requires a copper-seller license for certain copper grades; call (612) 453-4400 before bringing copper in.
City of Becker Yard Waste Site at 12456 153rd Ave SE is a gated, card-access compost facility operated by the City of Becker for Sherburne County residents. It is open seven days a week, 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM, during the seasonal operating period, and accepts grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, weeds, clean untreated wood, and brush (nothing over 6 inches in diameter). All Sherburne County residents can obtain a free compost access card at Becker City Hall (photo ID required); the same card works at the Big Lake and Zimmerman yard-waste sites. Commercial yard waste, stumps, root balls, treated lumber, and materials from outside Sherburne County are not allowed. Finished compost is periodically available to card-holders on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Becker
Is EMR Becker open to the public, and do they charge a drop-off fee?
Yes, EMR Becker is open to the general public Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–4:30 PM. There is no drop-off fee — EMR pays you by weight for accepted metals at prevailing commodity rates. The yard is closed on weekends.
How do I get a card to use the Becker Yard Waste Site?
Bring a photo ID to Becker City Hall at 12060 Sherburne Avenue. The first card is free for any Sherburne County resident. Replacement cards cost $5. The same card also grants entry to the Big Lake and Zimmerman yard-waste sites.
Will EMR Becker take my old refrigerator or washer?
No. Large domestic appliances, refrigerators, and freezers are not accepted at the EMR Becker yard. Small electronics may be accepted — call (612) 453-4400 to confirm your specific item before visiting.
Can I bring yard waste from outside Sherburne County to the Becker compost site?
No. The Becker Yard Waste Site is restricted to Sherburne County residents only, and material from outside the county is prohibited to help prevent the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. Commercial yard-waste loads are also not accepted.