Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center

Recycling Center in Newport, Minnesota

📍 100 Red Rock Rd, Newport, MN 55055
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About This Location

The Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center (R&E Center) at 100 Red Rock Rd in Newport is a waste-to-energy facility jointly owned by Ramsey and Washington counties, where trash is processed to recover metal and energy. Both licensed haulers and county residents can self-haul here: residents may bring most household garbage for a $20 minimum per load. It is primarily a trash-processing plant, not a curbside-recyclables or household hazardous waste drop-off, and many items such as construction debris, propane tanks, appliances with large metal content, boats and vehicles are not accepted.

What Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy Center Accepts

✓ Most household trash / municipal solid waste (self-haul) ($20 minimum per load; processed to energy)

What they do not accept

✕ Construction or demolition debris
✕ Loads with large quantities of metal
✕ Hot loads / fire-hazardous materials
✕ Boats, vehicles or engines
✕ Hot tubs
✕ Propane tanks

The R&E Center is a waste-to-energy facility, not a drop-off for curbside recyclables, yard waste or household hazardous waste. For HHW, electronics and yard waste, Ramsey and Washington county residents should use the counties' dedicated collection sites (e.g. Ramsey County Environmental Center at 1700 Kent St, Roseville).

Fees

  • Self-haul minimum charge — $20 per load
  • Tipping fee (2026) — $142 per ton
  • Ramsey County service charge — +28% of charge
  • Washington County service charge — +35% of charge
  • Credit card processing fee — 3% (Mastercard/Visa only)

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open to licensed haulers and to residents who self-haul. Payment by cash or Mastercard/Visa (3% card fee). County surcharges apply on top of the tipping fee.

Programs & events

  • Resident self-haul disposal
  • Waste-to-energy / metal recovery
  • Facility tours

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can residents drop off trash at the R&E Center in Newport?

Yes. Both licensed haulers and residents who self-haul can bring most household trash. There is a $20 minimum charge per load, and county service charges apply on top of the tipping fee.

What does the R&E Center NOT accept?

It will not take construction or demolition debris, loads with large amounts of metal, hot or fire-hazardous loads, boats, vehicles, engines, hot tubs or propane tanks.

Is this a place to recycle cans, bottles or drop off household hazardous waste?

No. The R&E Center is a waste-to-energy plant that burns trash, not a curbside-recyclables or HHW drop-off. For those, use your Ramsey or Washington county collection sites, such as the Ramsey County Environmental Center in Roseville.

What are the hours?

Monday through Thursday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, and closed Sunday.

How much does it cost and how can I pay?

The 2026 tipping fee is $142 per ton with a $20 minimum per load, plus a county service charge (28% Ramsey, 35% Washington). Payment is cash or Mastercard/Visa, with a 3% card processing fee.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.

Recycling Centers Near Newport

Contact & Location

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100 Red Rock Rd, Newport, MN 55055
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City / State
Newport, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday 6 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-8 PM
Thursday 6 AM-8 PM
Friday 6 AM-3:30 PM
Saturday 6 AM-3:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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