Carver County Recycling Drop Off - Norwood Young America

Recycling Center in Norwood Young America, Minnesota

📍 421 W Railroad St, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
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About This Location

The Carver County Recycling Drop Off at 421 W Railroad St, Norwood Young America is one of three rural recycling sites the county operates to keep common household recyclables out of the landfill. Open Wednesdays 3-5 PM and Saturdays 8 AM-noon, the unstaffed site accepts fiber, accepted plastics, cans, glass, and grocery bags from county residents and businesses at no charge. For items beyond the basics — including special waste or hard-to-recycle materials — Carver County's staffed Environmental Center handles a wider range; call 952-361-1800 for details.

What Carver County Recycling Drop Off - Norwood Young America Accepts

✓ Cardboard
✓ Paper (magazines, catalogs, mixed paper)
✓ Plastic food and beverage containers (#1, #2, #5)
✓ Aluminum cans
✓ Steel food cans and other household metals
✓ Glass food and beverage containers
✓ Plastic grocery bags (Collected separately)

Related recycling guides: Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper

What they do not accept

Materials must be removed from plastic bags before placing in bins (except grocery bags, collected separately). Not a trash or special-waste site.

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Open year-round to Carver County residents and businesses. Unstaffed drop-off site.

Programs & events

  • Carver County Environmental Center — Staffed facility that accepts a wider range of recyclables and special waste; residency verified and payments may apply.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I recycle at the Norwood Young America Carver County drop-off site?

Cardboard, paper (magazines, catalogs), plastic food/beverage containers (#1, #2, #5), aluminum cans, steel food cans and household metals, glass food/beverage containers, and plastic grocery bags (collected separately).

What are the Norwood Young America recycling drop-off hours?

Wednesday 3-5 PM and Saturday 8 AM-12 PM. The site closes a limited number of days each year; call 952-361-1800 to confirm.

Who can use the Carver County rural recycling drop-off sites?

The sites are open year-round to Carver County residents and businesses at no charge.

Do I need to remove recyclables from plastic bags before dropping them off?

Yes. Items should be loose in the bins — empty bags before placing materials in the containers. Plastic grocery bags are collected separately in their own bin.

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Recycling Centers Near Norwood Young America

Contact & Location

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421 W Railroad St, Norwood Young America, MN 55368
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City / State
Norwood Young America, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 3 PM-5 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday Closed
Saturday 8 AM-12 PM
Sunday Closed

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