Recycling Centers in Blaine, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Blaine, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Blaine, 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 Blaine: A Local Guide
Blaine, Minnesota lists 8 recycling options in our directory, a mix that leans heavily toward the industrial and household-hazardous side rather than storefront drop-offs. You'll find a national hauler (Republic Services), two Walter's Recycling & Refuse locations including a public drop-off site and the corporate office, specialty e-waste and materials processors (Recycle Technologies, Reclamation Technologies USA), an auto-core and converter buyer (Adolph's Converters & Cores), and the government-run Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility. For curbside, the City of Blaine runs an organized collection system: since 2016 Walters Recycling & Refuse has handled residential pickup for all homes, and recycling is collected single-sort (all materials loose in one cart) on an every-other-week schedule. More Minnesota cities are listed on our Minnesota recycling hub.
On the drop-off and processing side, the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is the county-operated option for paints, chemicals and other hazardous household materials that can't go in a cart. For scrap and specialty streams, Adolph's Converters & Cores deals in auto cores and catalytic converters, while Recycle Technologies and Reclamation Technologies USA handle electronics and material recovery. The Walters Recycling public drop-off site rounds out the walk-in options. Hours, fees and exact accepted-material lists differ at each site, so check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
If you can't find what you need in Blaine, the Twin Cities metro offers far more capacity. Minneapolis lists 12 centers and St Paul has 7, both a short drive south. Farther out, Lakeville and St Cloud each list 5. You can also browse every city on the Minnesota state hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Blaine
Does Blaine, MN have curbside recycling?
Yes. The City of Blaine uses an organized collection system, and since 2016 Walters Recycling & Refuse has provided curbside recycling to all residential properties. Recycling is single-sort (all accepted materials loose in one cart) and collected every other week on your scheduled pickup day. Confirm your specific pickup week with the city or Walters, as schedules rotate by neighborhood.
What can I put in my Blaine recycling cart?
According to the city's program, Blaine's single-sort cart takes household paper (newspaper and inserts, magazines, mail, paperboard, flattened corrugated cardboard), cartons (milk, juice, soup and wine cartons with lids on), aluminum, tin and steel cans, plastics, and glass. Items go in loose and unbagged. For paint, chemicals and other hazardous waste, use the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility instead.
How do I get rid of a TV or electronics in Blaine?
TVs and electronics do not belong in the curbside cart. Blaine lists dedicated e-waste and materials processors such as Recycle Technologies and Reclamation Technologies USA. Many electronics recyclers charge a fee for CRT and flat-screen TVs, so call ahead to confirm pricing and accepted items on each center's page.
Are there recycling options near Blaine?
Yes. Blaine sits in the north Twin Cities metro, so you have plenty of nearby choices: Minneapolis (12 centers) and St Paul (7 centers) are the closest large hubs, with Lakeville and St Cloud also listed. See the full list on our Minnesota hub.