South Pine Recycling Center
Recycling Center in Pine City, Minnesota
About This Location
The South Pine Recycling Center & Transfer Station, located at 17350 Henriette Road just off I-35 at the County Road 11 (Henriette Rd) interchange in Pine City, is owned and operated by Pine County Solid Waste. Opened in 2019 and made permanent after a successful pilot program, it serves Pine County residents — no commercial haulers — with a full range of drop-off services including household recyclables, garbage, tires, scrap metal, appliances, electronics, mattresses, and yard waste. An on-site environmental technician greets every visitor, evaluates materials, processes payments, and guides traffic; pre-sorting your load before arrival keeps the line moving. Cash is not accepted — bring a card or check.
What South Pine Recycling Center Accepts
Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic
What they do not accept
Cash is not accepted at this facility — payment by card or check only. Uncovered loads are subject to an additional fee per Minnesota state law.
Fees
- Household Garbage – 32-gallon trash can — $6.00
- Household Garbage – trunk load (~1 yard) — $16.00
- Household Garbage – pickup load (6-ft bed, ~2 yards) — $32.00
- Household Garbage – pickup load (8-ft bed, ~2.5 yards) — $40.00
- Appliances — $5.00 each (50% resident subsidy available)
- Couch — $25.00
- Arm Chair — $15.00
- Mattress (clean, recyclable condition) — $8.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Mattress (wet or dirty) — $12.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Small RV — $2.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Passenger car — $3.50 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Light truck/SUV — $4.75 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Skid steer/bobcat — $8.50 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Semi — $14.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Tire – Tractor or similar — $50.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Electronics – Cell phones, cords, cabling, mice — Free
- Electronics – General electronics — $2.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Electronics – TVs & monitors — $10.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Electronics – Large TVs (flat screen >42" or CRT >25") — $20.00 (50% resident subsidy available)
- Batteries, fluorescent & LED bulbs, scrap metal, propane cylinders (5 lb+), household recyclables — Free
- Yard waste – Pine County residents — Free
- Yard waste – Non-county residents — $5.00 per load
- Out-of-county fee (per trip, for non-county residents) — $10.00
Access & restrictions
Pine County residents only. No commercial haulers or business drop-offs permitted. · Walk-in (no appointment) · All loads must be covered and secured per Minnesota state law; an uncovered-load fee applies if not. Cash is not accepted — card or check only. Staff is on-site during all hours of operation.
Programs & events
- NexTrex® Plastic Bag Recycling — South Pine collects clean, dry plastic bags and film. When 500 lbs are accumulated, Pine County donates a Trex® outdoor bench to the local community.
- Pine County Resident 50% Disposal Subsidy — Pine County residents are eligible for a 50% subsidy on the disposal cost of tires, appliances, mattresses, and electronics.
- Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) – Seasonal — Accepted seasonally (mid-May through September) at a separate HHW facility at 405 Airport Rd, Pine City — not at this location. Monitor the Pine County website for annual opening dates.
- Yard Waste / Compost — Leaves, grass clippings, plant matter, and brush ≤4-inch diameter accepted at the South Pine site; free for county residents, $5/load for non-residents. Buckthorn excluded.
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use South Pine Recycling Center?
The facility is for Pine County residents only. Commercial haulers and business drop-offs are explicitly not permitted, per Pine County's official solid-waste page.
Do Pine County residents get a discount on disposal fees?
Yes. Pine County residents are eligible for a 50% subsidy on the disposal cost of tires, appliances, mattresses, and electronics. The out-of-county surcharge is $10 per trip for non-residents.
Can I drop off tires, and what does it cost?
Yes, tires are accepted. Fees (before any resident subsidy) range from $2.00 for small RV tires to $3.50 for passenger-car tires, $4.75 for light truck/SUV, $8.50 for skid-steer, $14.00 for semi, and $50.00 for tractor tires.
Is yard waste free to drop off?
Yes — leaves, grass clippings, plant matter, and brush up to 4 inches in diameter are free for all Pine County residents. Non-county residents are charged $5 per load. Buckthorn is not accepted.
Does the facility accept cash?
No. Cash is not accepted at South Pine Recycling Center. Bring a debit/credit card or check. Pricing is determined by an on-site environmental technician based on the type and volume of material you bring.
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