Blue Earth County Recycling Center

Recycling Center in Mankato, Minnesota

📍 725 Waseca Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
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📞 +1 507-304-4251 🌐 Visit Website 🗺 Get Directions

About This Location

The Blue Earth County Recycling Center sits in the LeHillier area at 725 Waseca Avenue in Mankato, Minnesota, and gives residents two ways to recycle: a 24-hour self-service drop-off for everyday recyclables and a staffed drive-through facility weekdays. The 24-hour drop-off handles metal cans, glass bottles and jars, plastics #1, #2 and #5, and textiles, while the staffed drive-through also takes items for a fee such as electronics, car batteries, tires, pallets and major appliances. Residential recycling at the 24-hour area is free; commercial recycling is welcome at the drive-through at no charge.

What Blue Earth County Recycling Center Accepts

✓ Metal cans (Steel, tin, bi-metal and aluminum cans accepted at the 24-hour drop-off)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (Clear, blue, green and brown glass bottles and jars at the 24-hour drop-off)
✓ Plastics #1, #2 and #5 (Accepted at the 24-hour drop-off)
✓ Paper
✓ Textiles (Accepted in a drop box at the 24-hour facility)
✓ Electronics (Accepted for a fee at the staffed drive-through)
✓ Automotive batteries (Accepted for a fee)
✓ Tires (Accepted for a fee)
✓ Pallets (Accepted for a fee)
✓ Major appliances (Washers, dryers, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, ranges, microwaves, dishwashers, furnaces, AC units and more, for a fee)

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

What they do not accept

The 24-hour drop-off is for residential recycling only; commercial recycling must use the staffed drive-through. Plastics outside #1, #2 and #5 are not listed as accepted.

Fees

  • Electronics, automotive batteries, tires, pallets, major appliances — Accepted for a fee at the staffed drive-through (see county brochure for amounts)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · 24-hour drop-off is for residential recycling only; commercial recycling is welcome free of charge at the staffed drive-through. Fee items handled at the drive-through during open hours.

Programs & events

  • 24-hour drop-off
  • Mankato Area Zero Waste organics recycling

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Blue Earth County Recycling Center free?

Residential recycling at the 24-hour drop-off is free, and commercial recycling is welcome free of charge at the staffed drive-through. Certain items — electronics, car batteries, tires, pallets and major appliances — are accepted for a fee at the drive-through.

What plastics can I recycle here?

The center accepts plastics #1, #2 and #5 at the 24-hour drop-off, along with metal cans and glass bottles and jars. Plastics outside those numbers are not listed as accepted.

When is the staffed drive-through open?

The drive-through is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and closed weekends. The 24-hour self-service drop-off is available for most residential recyclables outside those hours.

Can I drop off an old TV or refrigerator?

Yes, but electronics like TVs and major appliances such as refrigerators and freezers are accepted for a fee at the staffed drive-through, not at the free 24-hour drop-off. Check the county recycling brochure or call (507) 304-4251 for current fees.

Can businesses use the recycling center?

Yes. Commercial recycling is welcome at the staffed drive-through facility free of charge. The 24-hour self-service drop-off, however, is for residential recycling only.

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Contact & Location

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Address
725 Waseca Ave, Mankato, MN 56001
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City / State
Mankato, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM-5 PM
Thursday 9 AM-5 PM
Friday 9 AM-5 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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