Glyndon Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Glyndon, Minnesota
About This Location
The Glyndon Recycling Center is a source-separated, drop-off recycling facility operated by the City of Glyndon in Clay County. Residents sort their own materials into bins for plastics #1, #2, #4 and #5, glass, aluminum and tin cans, newsprint and magazines, corrugated cardboard, office paper, and fluorescent bulbs and holiday light strands. The city also runs every-other-Monday curbside recycling pickup. Paint, electronics and appliances are directed to Clay County programs rather than handled on site.
What Glyndon Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Paint, televisions, appliances and other electronics are not handled on site; the city directs residents to the Clay County guide or to call for those items.
Access & restrictions
Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Source-separated drop-off: residents must sort recyclables into the correct bins. City also offers every-other-Monday curbside recycling.
Programs & events
- Source-separated drop-off recycling
- Curbside recycling
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I recycle at the Glyndon Recycling Center?
The center is source-separated, so you sort your own materials: plastics #1, #2, #4 and #5, glass bottles and jars, aluminum and tin cans, newsprint, magazines and phone books, corrugated cardboard and cereal boxes, office paper, and fluorescent bulbs and holiday light strands.
What are the Glyndon Recycling Center hours?
The center is open Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to noon. The city also collects curbside recycling every other Monday.
Does Glyndon take TVs, appliances or paint?
Not on site. For televisions, appliances, electronics and paint, the city directs residents to the Clay County recycling guide, or you can call 218-498-2578 for guidance.
Is there a fee to drop off recycling in Glyndon?
No fee is listed for the drop-off recycling center. Materials must be source-separated and placed in the correct bins, and cans should be rinsed.
Do I have to sort my recyclables?
Yes. Glyndon runs a source-separated program, meaning you separate plastics, glass, metal cans, paper, cardboard and bulbs into their own containers rather than mixing them together.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.