Recycling Centers in Hopkins, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hopkins, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Residents of Hopkins, Minnesota can use this directory to locate nearby recycling drop-off locations. Whether you have household recyclables or specialty items like electronics or batteries, the facilities listed here can help you dispose of materials responsibly.
Recycling in Hopkins: A Local Guide
Hopkins is a small city in Hennepin County, Minnesota, within the Twin Cities metro west of Minneapolis. Two metal and electronics recyclers operate along the Excelsior Boulevard corridor in Hopkins.
Express Metals at 8094 Excelsior Blvd is a family-owned scrap metal buying facility that has served the Twin Cities area since 2010. Open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (closed weekends), the 100% indoor yard purchases all ferrous and non-ferrous metals from the general public — no appointment or account needed. Accepted items include aluminum cans, copper pipe and wire, brass, steel and sheet metal, cast iron, lead, lead-acid batteries, electric motors, appliances (washers, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces), wire, and more. Payment is made by weight on the spot via an automated ATM and coin machine. Note that refrigerators, e-waste, alkaline batteries, tires, propane tanks, and hazardous materials are not accepted. Engines and lawn equipment must have all fluids drained before drop-off.
Vista Recycling at 7900 Excelsior Blvd, Suite 108, accepts electronics and scrap metals based on directory listings and customer reviews. Reviewers describe dropping off old computers and small electronics; directory sources categorize it as a metals specialist (copper, iron, stainless steel). No official website or confirmed operating hours were found as of November 2026, so call (952) 303-5086 before visiting to confirm what they currently accept, their hours, and any applicable fees.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hopkins
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Hopkins, MN?
Express Metals at 8094 Excelsior Blvd pays cash by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, open Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM. Vista Recycling at 7900 Excelsior Blvd #108 also specializes in metals and electronics, but call (952) 303-5086 ahead to confirm current hours.
Does Express Metals in Hopkins accept appliances or household items?
Yes — washers, dryers, dishwashers, hot water heaters, furnaces, stoves, and AC units are accepted. Refrigerators are specifically not accepted. All fluids must be drained from engines, transmissions, and lawn equipment before drop-off.
Where can I recycle electronics in Hopkins?
Vista Recycling (7900 Excelsior Blvd #108) is described in customer reviews as an electronics drop-off, taking old computers and small electronics. Express Metals does not accept e-waste. Call Vista at (952) 303-5086 to confirm what they currently take and their hours.
Is Express Metals in Hopkins open on Saturdays?
No. According to the official Express Metals website, the facility is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM only.