Recycling Centers in Chaska, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Chaska, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Chaska has 2 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 Chaska: A Local Guide
Chaska, the Carver County seat roughly 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis, is home to Carver County's primary public recycling and waste-disposal campus. Two county-operated facilities share the same city — a full-service drop-off center and the administrative Environmental Services office — though only the Environmental Center on Peavey Circle accepts public drop-offs.
The Carver County Environmental Center at 116 Peavey Circle is the county's main drop-off site, open Wednesday 10 AM–6 PM, Thursday 10 AM–5 PM, Friday 10 AM–4 PM, and Saturday 8 AM–noon. Carver County residents can bring household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, propane tanks, aerosols), all household and automotive batteries, electronics (TVs and monitors $10 each; most small electronics free), appliances ($10 each), tires (car/truck/SUV $5, semi $15), mattresses ($35 each), scrap metal, used motor oil and antifreeze, organics, plastic bags, cooking oil, clothing, and prescription medications — making it one of the most comprehensive county drop-off programs in the metro area. A Product ReUse Room lets residents pick up staff-checked household goods for free. Proof of Carver County residency is required; businesses must call ahead to schedule.
The Carver County Environmental Services administrative office at 600 East 4th Street (952-361-1800) oversees county-wide waste-reduction and recycling programs. This office is not a public drop-off location — all material drop-offs must go to the Environmental Center at 116 Peavey Circle. Contact the administrative office for program questions, business waste inquiries, or to schedule a VSQG hazardous-waste appointment.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Chaska
What can I drop off at the Carver County Environmental Center in Chaska?
Carver County residents can drop off household hazardous waste, all battery types (except large lithium 500 Wh+), electronics, appliances, tires, mattresses, scrap metal, used motor oil and antifreeze, organics, plastic bags, cooking oil, clothing, fluorescent bulbs, and prescription medications. Many items are free; appliances, TVs, tires, and mattresses carry posted fees. Proof of county residency is required.
Is the Environmental Services office at 600 E 4th St a drop-off location?
No. The administrative office at 600 East 4th Street handles program inquiries and business scheduling only. All public drop-offs must go to the Environmental Center at 116 Peavey Circle, which is open Wednesday through Saturday.
Does the Carver County Environmental Center accept electronics for free?
Most small residential electronics — cell phones, computers, tablets, small devices — are accepted free for Carver County residents. TVs and monitors carry a fee: standard sets are $10 each, and large TVs (30 inches diagonal or larger, and all console sets) are $20. Large lithium batteries of 500 watt-hours or more are not accepted.
What are the fees for tires and mattresses at the Chaska Environmental Center?
Car, truck, and SUV tires are $5.00 each (rims accepted); semi tires are $15.00; large farm rear tires are $50.00. Mattresses and box springs are $35.00 each and must be clean, dry, and free of bugs.