Recycle Minnesota

Recycling Center in Lakeville, Minnesota

📍 8812 215th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
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📞 +1 952-469-9806 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

Recycle Minnesota's public drop center at 8812 215th St W in Lakeville is a one-stop disposal and recycling facility for south metro Twin Cities residents — from cardboard and glass to appliances, mattresses, and tires.

What this location Accepts

✓ Aluminum and metal cans
✓ Cartons (juice, broth, milk)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (remove caps)
✓ Paper (mixed, newspaper, magazines, phone books)
✓ Cardboard
✓ Plastics #1, #2, and #5 (rigid containers)
✓ Scrap metal
✓ Appliances (water softeners must be emptied)
✓ Electronics and e-waste (with fee)
✓ Mattresses and bulky furniture (with fee)
✓ Tires with and without rims (with fee)
✓ Construction and demolition debris, clean wood (with fee)
✓ General trash (with fee)
✓ Outdoor power equipment — drained of fluids, batteries removed (with fee)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

✕ Plastic bags or plastic wrap
✕ Clothing or linens (donate instead)
✕ Hoses, wires, chains
✕ Batteries of any kind (separate drop-off required)
✕ Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, oil — use Dakota County HHW)
✕ Bagged recyclables (must be loose)

Fees

  • Standard recyclables (cans, glass, paper, cardboard, plastics #1/#2/#5, scrap metal) — Free
  • Bulky furniture, mattresses, appliances, e-waste, tires, construction debris, general trash — Fee applies (specific rates not published; call 952-469-9806)

Programs & events

  • Single-Stream Processing — 40,000 sq. ft. MRF processing 25 tons/hour for area haulers including Dick's Sanitation.
  • Public Drop Center — 21,000 sq. ft. expansion opened late 2019 serves residents and small businesses directly.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a fee to drop off recyclables at Recycle Minnesota?

Standard recyclables — cans, glass, paper, cardboard, and plastics #1, #2, and #5 — are accepted free of charge. Fees apply for bulky items such as appliances, mattresses, e-waste, tires, and construction debris.

Can I bring a mattress or old refrigerator to Recycle Minnesota?

Yes. Mattresses, appliances, and bulky furniture are accepted at the public drop center for a fee. Water softeners must be emptied before drop-off. Call (952) 469-9806 for current pricing.

Does Recycle Minnesota accept plastic bags or bagged recyclables?

No. Plastic bags, plastic wrap, and bagged recyclables are not accepted. Recyclables must be placed loose — do not bag them before dropping off.

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Contact & Location

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Address
8812 215th St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
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Website
recyclemn.org
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City / State
Lakeville, Minnesota

Opening Hours

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

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