Recycling Centers in Pine City, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Pine City, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
If you live in Pine City and need a convenient place to recycle, this directory helps you find local recycling centers. These centers accept standard materials like paper, cardboard, plastics, glass, and aluminum, as well as specialty items depending on the facility. Browse the listings below to find contact information and hours for each location.
Recycling in Pine City: A Local Guide
Pine City, the seat of Pine County in east-central Minnesota, has two recycling facilities that together cover a wide range of materials — from fluorescent lamps and mercury-containing devices to household garbage, tires, and appliances.
Mercury Technologies of Minnesota (MTM), at 1110 Holstein Dr NE, is a specialized universal-waste processor and one of the nation's established fluorescent-lamp recyclers — the only facility permitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to recycle mercury on-site. Drop-off hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM and Friday 8:00 AM–2:45 PM. MTM accepts all types of fluorescent and LED lamps, CFLs, HID lamps, incandescent and halogen bulbs, PCB and non-PCB ballasts, batteries (alkaline, button cell, lead-acid, and more), and a wide range of e-waste including computers, monitors, phones, printers, and copiers. MTM primarily serves businesses and municipalities, but publishes walk-in hours; homeowners can also use MTM's nationwide prepaid mail-back program or participating retail drop-off partners in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
South Pine Recycling Center, operated by Pine County Solid Waste at 17350 Henriette Rd, is a full-service transfer station open to Pine County residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM–4:00 PM and Saturdays 9:00 AM–3:00 PM. Free items include household recyclables (cans, glass jars, plastics #1–7, cardboard, paper, plastic bags via NexTrex®), scrap metal, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, propane cylinders, and yard waste. Fees apply for garbage by volume, tires (from $2 for small RV tires to $50 for tractor tires), appliances ($5), mattresses ($8–$12), electronics ($2–$20), and furniture. Pine County residents receive a 50% subsidy on most fees; a $10 out-of-county surcharge applies to non-residents. Cash is not accepted — bring a card or check. Commercial haulers are not permitted.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Pine City
Where can I recycle fluorescent bulbs in Pine City, MN?
Both facilities accept fluorescent bulbs. Mercury Technologies of Minnesota (1110 Holstein Dr NE) is a permitted lamp recycler open Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM and Fri 8 AM–2:45 PM, accepting all fluorescent, CFL, HID, LED, incandescent, and halogen types. South Pine Recycling Center (17350 Henriette Rd) accepts fluorescent and LED bulbs free of charge on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays — but only for Pine County residents.
Is South Pine Recycling Center open to anyone, or just Pine County residents?
South Pine is for Pine County residents only — no commercial haulers or business drop-offs. Non-county residents pay a $10 surcharge per trip and do not qualify for the 50% resident subsidy on tires, appliances, mattresses, and electronics.
Does South Pine Recycling Center accept tires, and what do they cost?
Yes. Tire fees (before the 50% Pine County resident subsidy) are: $2.00 (small RV), $3.50 (passenger car), $4.75 (light truck/SUV), $8.50 (skid steer), $14.00 (semi), and $50.00 (tractor). Cash is not accepted; pay by card or check.
Can homeowners drop off old fluorescent lamps at Mercury Technologies of Minnesota?
MTM primarily serves businesses, municipalities, and utilities, but does publish walk-in drop-off hours (Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM, Fri 8 AM–2:45 PM). Homeowners in Minnesota and Wisconsin can also use participating retail lamp drop-off partners or MTM's nationwide prepaid mail-back program. Calling MTM at (320) 629-7888 first is recommended to confirm your situation.