Recycling Centers in Elk River, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Elk River, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Find recycling drop-off locations in Elk River, Minnesota. This directory lists 3 facilities serving the Elk River area, with details on hours and contact information to help you plan your visit.
Recycling in Elk River: A Local Guide
Elk River, the Sherburne County seat, sits along US-169 and US-10 roughly 35 miles northwest of Minneapolis, and it has two independently operated recycling stations that between them cover most common household and business recycling needs. Neither requires an appointment, and both are open on weekdays.
B & E Recycling Station Inc at 16501 US-10 is a scrap buyer that pays cash for copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and scrap iron, and accepts car batteries, household batteries, and a full range of electronics — computers, laptops, cell phones, motherboards, and TVs. It is open Monday–Friday 8:30 AM–5 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM–1 PM. Fees apply for appliances ($20 each for washers, dryers, refrigerators, and air conditioners), water heaters ($10), electronics by weight ($0.50/lb for TVs and monitors), and CFL bulbs ($1 each). Cardboard drop-off is available; call (763) 441-7211 for the current rate.
Lake State Recycling at 19131 Industrial Blvd NW specializes in scrap metal and e-scrap, including appliances, automotive parts, and electronics. They accept an unusually wide list: copper wire and tubing, aluminum scrap and rims, steel, lead, car batteries, catalytic converters, engine radiators, computers, laptops, TVs, and full appliances (washers, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, refrigerators). No appointment is needed; they are open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Note that the facility does not accept plastics, glass, Styrofoam, cardboard with plastic coating, mattresses, or furniture.
The third listing in Elk River is the WM Elk River Landfill at 22460 US-169, a permitted regional solid-waste landfill operated by Waste Management on a contracted-hauler basis — it is not a public drop-off recycling center. Residents seeking municipal recycling services should contact WM at 866-676-7150 or Sherburne County Solid Waste at sherburne.mn.us for household hazardous waste events and drop-off details.
For residents in nearby communities, B & E Recycling Station serves Rogers, Big Lake, Zimmerman, and Anoka. Additional options are available at recycling centers in Buffalo to the west and across the broader Minnesota directory.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Elk River
Where can I recycle electronics (e-waste) in Elk River, MN?
Both Lake State Recycling (19131 Industrial Blvd NW, Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM) and B & E Recycling Station (16501 US-10, Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–1 PM) accept computers, laptops, TVs, and cell phones. B & E charges $0.50/lb for monitors and TVs; Lake State's e-scrap pricing is available by calling (763) 241-4000.
Does Elk River have a facility that buys scrap metal for cash?
Yes — B & E Recycling Station pays cash for copper, aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and scrap iron. Lake State Recycling also purchases ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Current prices vary; call (763) 441-7211 (B & E) or (763) 241-4000 (Lake State) for daily rates.
Can Elk River residents drop off household recycling (cardboard, plastics, glass) at B & E or Lake State?
Neither facility accepts curbside-style mixed recyclables. B & E takes cardboard (call for current fee) but not plastics or glass. Lake State does not accept plastics, glass, or Styrofoam. For municipal recycling, contact Sherburne County Solid Waste or WM at 866-676-7150 about curbside service.
Is there a public recycling drop-off for appliances in Elk River?
Lake State Recycling accepts washers, dryers, ranges, microwaves, freezers, refrigerators, and dishwashers with no appointment needed (Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM). B & E Recycling Station also accepts most appliances for a $20 fee per unit.