Lakes Recycling
Recycling Center in Bloomington, Minnesota
About This Location
Lakes Recycling, located at 316 W 86th St in Bloomington, MN 55420, is a commercial metal recycling and hauling operation serving wholesalers, contractors, and businesses throughout the Twin Cities area. The company specializes in the delivery and haul-away of large HVAC systems, commercial kitchen equipment, furnaces, water heaters, and other large metal equipment—it is not a general public drop-off recycling center. Residential customers needing to recycle AC units, furnaces, or water heaters may arrange a fee-based drop-off at the facility or request an on-site pickup, but this service is handled by appointment only. Contact Lakes Recycling at (763) 496-8160 or lakesrecycling@comcast.net to schedule service and obtain a free estimate.
What Lakes Recycling Accepts
What they do not accept
Lakes Recycling is a specialized metal hauler and recycler, not a general public drop-off facility. For household hazardous waste, electronics, and general recyclables, Hennepin County residents should use the South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center at 1400 W 96th St, Bloomington, MN 55431.
Fees
- Residential AC units, furnaces, water heaters (drop-off or on-site pickup) — Fee-based (amount not published)
Access & restrictions
This is primarily a commercial hauling and metal recycling operation, not a general public drop-off center. Residential customers are served on a fee basis by appointment only. Commercial clients should call for a free estimate. · Appointment required · Residential residential unit drop-off and on-site pickup are explicitly listed as BY APPOINTMENT ONLY on the official website.
Programs & events
- HVAC Delivery and Haul Away — Efficient delivery and haul-away of commercial HVAC systems; crane meets or simple deliveries available.
- Large Metal Equipment Recycling — Haul-away and recycling of large metal equipment such as commercial kitchen equipment, furnaces, water heaters, and metal construction debris.
- Equipment Warehousing — Temporary storage or staging of large equipment in their warehouse.
- Residential Metal Unit Recycling (Appointment Only) — Fee-based drop-off or on-site pickup of residential AC units, furnaces, and water heaters; by appointment only.
- General Local Delivery — Delivery of large items that can be loaded into box trucks, trailers, or flatbed.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakes Recycling a public drop-off center where anyone can bring recyclables?
No. Lakes Recycling is primarily a commercial metal hauling and recycling company serving contractors, wholesalers, and businesses. Residential customers wishing to drop off items like AC units, furnaces, or water heaters must call ahead and schedule an appointment, as this service is by appointment only and is fee-based.
Do they charge a fee for residential drop-offs?
Yes. The official website states that residential unit drop-off (e.g., AC units, furnaces, water heaters) is fee-based. The specific fee amount is not published online; contact Lakes Recycling at (763) 496-8160 or lakesrecycling@comcast.net for a free estimate.
Do I need an appointment to drop off or have metal picked up?
Yes. The Lakes Recycling website explicitly states that residential unit drop-off and on-site pickup services are BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Call (763) 496-8160 to arrange service.
What types of metal does Lakes Recycling accept?
Based on the official website and third-party listings, Lakes Recycling accepts large metal equipment including commercial HVAC systems, furnaces, water heaters, commercial kitchen equipment, metal construction debris, and metal ducting. They describe themselves as capable of handling most metal equipment.
Where can Bloomington residents take household hazardous waste, electronics, or general recyclables?
Lakes Recycling does not handle these materials. Hennepin County residents should use the South Hennepin Recycling and Problem Waste Drop-Off Center at 1400 W 96th St, Bloomington, MN 55431, which is open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
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