Recycling Centers in Duluth, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Duluth, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Duluth and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Duluth: A Local Guide
Duluth, Minnesota has 5 recycling centers and drop-off points on this page, including private recyclers, a township drop-off site, and Waste Management facilities. Curbside recycling in the Duluth area is coordinated through WLSSD (Western Lake Superior Sanitary District, now branded Resource Renew) and provided by licensed waste haulers, most of which collect single-stream recycling where all materials go in one bin. Accepted items include aluminum, steel and tin containers, glass food and beverage containers, plastic containers, paper, and corrugated cardboard. Rural residents without curbside pickup can use WLSSD's Materials Recovery Center or rural drop-off sites. See more cities on our Minnesota recycling hub.
Among Duluth's listed options, WM - Duluth handles curbside trash and recycling collection plus dumpster rental and commercial pickup, and WM - Port Terminal Recycling is the related processing site. For private drop-off, John's Twin Ports Recycling and Bay Side Recycling Corporation serve the area. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Looking beyond Duluth? Metro-area cities like Minneapolis and St Paul, plus nearby St Cloud, list more centers. Browse every city on our Minnesota recycling hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Duluth
Who handles recycling in Duluth, MN?
Recycling in the Duluth area is coordinated by WLSSD (Western Lake Superior Sanitary District), now branded Resource Renew. Curbside collection itself is provided by licensed private haulers, and most offer single-stream service where all accepted recyclables go in one bin.
What goes in Duluth curbside recycling?
WLSSD lists aluminum, steel and tin food or beverage containers, glass food or beverage containers, plastic containers, paper (including magazines, catalogs and newspaper), and corrugated cardboard as accepted recyclables. Confirm prep rules with your specific hauler.
Where can I drop off yard waste in Duluth?
WLSSD manages yard waste for the Duluth area, and residents can bring yard waste and brush to WLSSD facilities. Rules and seasonal hours apply, so check the WLSSD/Resource Renew yard-waste page or call before hauling branches.
Do I need curbside service to recycle in Duluth?
No. Residents within the service area can use hauler-provided curbside recycling, but those in rural or less-densely-populated areas without curbside pickup can use WLSSD's Materials Recovery Center or rural recycling drop-off sites instead.