Recycling Centers in Hutchinson, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Hutchinson, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Hutchinson 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 Hutchinson: A Local Guide
Hutchinson is McLeod County's largest city, with roughly 14,000 residents in south-central Minnesota. Two recycling facilities operate in the city, covering electronics and general recyclables from two very different angles.
Eco Tech at 540 3rd Ave NW is an MPCA-licensed electronics recycling, repair, and refurbishment center. It accepts a broad range of e-waste — desktop and laptop computers, flat-panel and CRT/projection TVs, monitors, home audio/video equipment, printers, networking gear, processors, hard drives, wire, metal batteries, printer ink and toner, projectors, and motors — plus cardboard and aluminum. Most items are free to drop off. CRT and projection televisions carry a fee of $0.35 per pound and must be weighed in by staff. An outdoor drop-off area is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for most items; staffed hours are Monday–Friday 10 AM–6 PM and Saturday–Sunday 9 AM–5 PM. Eco Tech also buys, sells, and repairs electronics, and offers pickup service for larger loads.
Recycling Board is located at 21565 MN-7 in Hutchinson and is open Monday through Friday 8 AM–5 PM, closed weekends. The specific materials accepted by this facility could not be independently verified at time of research; call (320) 234-7080 before visiting to confirm what the facility currently takes and any applicable fees or residency requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Hutchinson
Where can I recycle electronics in Hutchinson, MN?
Eco Tech at 540 3rd Ave NW is an MPCA-licensed e-waste recycler accepting computers, TVs, monitors, printers, hard drives, audio/video gear, wire, and more. Most items are free. An outdoor drop-off is open 24/7; staffed hours are Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM and Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM. Call (763) 645-5859 or visit ecotechmn.org.
Is there a fee to drop off old TVs at Eco Tech?
Flat-panel TVs are accepted free. CRT and projection televisions must be weighed in by a staff member and cost $0.35 per pound. Most other electronics, cardboard, and aluminum are free to drop off.
Can I drop off items at Eco Tech after hours?
Yes. Eco Tech has an outdoor drop area at 540 3rd Ave NW that accepts most electronics, cardboard, and aluminum around the clock (24/7). CRT and projection TVs require staff during regular hours (Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM, Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM) to be weighed.
What does the Recycling Board on MN-7 accept?
Specific materials accepted by the Recycling Board at 21565 MN-7 could not be independently verified. The facility is open Monday–Friday 8 AM–5 PM. Call (320) 234-7080 before visiting to confirm current accepted materials and any fees.