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About This Location

The Midway Township Recycle Shed is a free community drop-off site on Midway Road, open twice weekly for township residents to drop off paper, containers, and clean film plastics.

What this location Accepts

✓ Mixed paper (office paper, pressboard boxes, newspapers, magazines, food and beverage cartons)
✓ Shredded paper in sealed paper bags
✓ Corrugated cardboard (flattened)
✓ Rinsed plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, jars, and lids
✓ Glass bottles and jars (any color)
✓ Metal food and beverage cans
✓ Clean dry film plastics: grocery/retail bags, newspaper bags, bread bags, produce bags, paper-product packaging wrap, pallet and case wrap, bubble wrap

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Foam (Styrofoam/EPS)
✕ Plastic plates, utensils, or cutlery
✕ Buckets
✕ Motor oil or antifreeze containers
✕ Take-out clamshell containers
✕ Window glass, ceramics, or drinking glasses
✕ Scrap metal
✕ Black plastic bags
✕ Electronics or e-waste

Programs & events

  • WLSSD Regional Recycling Partnership — The shed operates in partnership with the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District. For recycling questions call WLSSD at 218-722-0761 or visit wlssd.com.

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Midway Township Recycle Shed accept electronics or e-waste?

No. The shed only accepts paper, cardboard, mixed containers (plastic, glass, metal), and clean film plastics. For e-waste in the Duluth area, contact WLSSD at 218-722-0761 for current drop-off options.

Can I drop off recycling outside of Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings?

No — the gates are locked outside of scheduled open hours (Wednesday 6-8 PM and Saturday 8 AM-noon). Do not leave materials outside the shed.

Do I need to rinse containers before dropping them off?

Yes. Plastic, glass, and metal containers should be rinsed clean before drop-off. Contaminated containers can cause entire loads to be rejected.

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Contact & Location

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Address
Midway Township Recycling, Midway Rd, Duluth, MN 55810
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City / State
Duluth, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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