Recycling Centers in Rochester, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Rochester, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Rochester has 3 recycling centers listed in this directory. Each listing includes the address, phone number, and opening hours where available. Call ahead to confirm accepted materials before making the trip.
Recycling in Rochester: A Local Guide
Rochester has 3 recycling-related locations in our directory, led by Olmsted County's public facilities. The Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus at 305 Energy Parkway NE accepts aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, cardboard and paper, plastics and metals free of charge, with bulky items like appliances, mattresses, tires and TVs taken for a fee. Curbside recycling in the city is handled through private haulers, so set-out days and sorting depend on your hauler. For more cities, see our Minnesota recycling hub.
Alongside the county center, Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility on Energy Pkwy NE processes trash for energy recovery, and WM Rochester handles hauling and waste service. Check each center's page to confirm what it accepts.
Rochester is southeastern Minnesota's largest city and has unusually strong public recycling for its size. If you are comparing or moving, browse the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis and St Paul — or Duluth, and see every listed city on the Minnesota hub.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Rochester
What can I recycle for free at the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus?
Free items include aluminum cans, clear and colored glass bottles and jars, clean corrugated cardboard, white office paper, newspaper and magazines, plastic bottles (#1, #2, #5), and tin/steel and other scrap metals. Window glass, dishware and ceramics are not accepted as glass. Verify the current list before you go.
What items cost a fee at the Rochester recycling center?
Bulky and special items are accepted for a fee, including appliances, furniture, carpeting, grills, lawn mowers, bikes, mattresses, tires, TVs and electronics. Fees vary by item, so check Olmsted County's current fee schedule before hauling these in.
What are the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus hours?
The center at 305 Energy Parkway NE is generally open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours can change around holidays, so confirm on the Olmsted County website before visiting.
Where can I recycle scrap metal in Rochester?
Clean scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel are accepted at the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus. Private scrap buyers may pay for metal, which the county drop-off generally does not, so compare if payout matters to you.