Arthur Township Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Mora, Minnesota
About This Location
Arthur Township Recycling Center is a residential, drive-through public drop-off facility located at 1899 Frontage Road in Mora, Minnesota, operated by Arthur Township in Kanabec County. Open Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to noon, the center accepts a wide variety of recyclables—including glass bottles and jars, plastic bottles and jugs (resins #1, #2, and #5), tin cans, aluminum cans, corrugated cardboard, paperboard, newspapers, magazines, junk mail, catalogs, phone books, white office paper, shredded paper, fluorescent/CFL/incandescent bulbs, waste oil, oil filters, antifreeze, rechargeable batteries, button batteries, and used cell phones. Commercial recycling is expressly prohibited; the facility is for residential use only. Electronics, mattresses, vacuums, office equipment, paint, and hazardous materials are not accepted.
What Arthur Township Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper · Motor Oil
What they do not accept
The facility explicitly prohibits electronics, mattresses, vacuums, office equipment, paint, hazardous materials, and all commercial recycling. Always verify current lists at arthurtownship.com before visiting.
Fees
- All accepted materials — No fee information found on official website; drop-off appears to be free for residential users.
Access & restrictions
Residential drop-off only. Open to the public (both Mora city residents and area residents per City of Mora FAQ). No commercial recycling permitted. · Walk-in (no appointment) · The City of Mora FAQ states that both businesses and residents may use the center; however, the official Arthur Township page explicitly states 'Residential Only – No Commercial Recycling.' Visitors are encouraged to check the center's Facebook page for holiday closures and updates.
Programs & events
- Residential Drive-Through Drop-Off — Drive-through recycling facility along Highway 65 just south of Mora, open Wednesday through Saturday, 9 AM to noon.
- Waste Oil & Antifreeze Collection — Accepts used motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and used turkey fryer oil.
- Rechargeable Battery & Cell Phone Collection — Accepts rechargeable batteries (NI-CAD, NI-MH, LI-ION, small sealed lead, lithium), button batteries, and used cell phones with or without chargers.
- Light Bulb Recycling — Accepts fluorescent, incandescent, and CFL bulbs of any size, provided they are unbroken.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Arthur Township Recycling Center open to all residents, or only Arthur Township residents?
The City of Mora's official FAQ states that both businesses and residents of the area may use the center. However, the facility's own page specifies it is for residential use only and prohibits commercial recycling. Check arthurtownship.com or call 320-679-1347 for the latest guidance.
What plastics are accepted at the recycling center?
Only plastic bottles and jugs with resin codes #1, #2, or #5 (displayed in the triangle) are accepted. Caps must be removed, and bottles must be rinsed, drained, and flattened before drop-off.
Can I drop off electronics like old TVs or computers?
No. The official Arthur Township website explicitly states that electronics, office equipment, vacuums, mattresses, paint, and hazardous materials are NOT accepted at this facility.
Are all batteries accepted?
No—only rechargeable batteries (NI-CAD, NI-MH, LI-ION, small sealed lead, lithium) and button batteries are accepted. Alkaline batteries are not accepted. Used cell phones with or without chargers are also accepted.
Is the center closed on holidays?
Yes. The official website lists closures for New Year's Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day (December 25). Check the facility's Facebook page or arthurtownship.com for any additional closures.
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