Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus

Recycling Center in Rochester, Minnesota

📍 305 Energy Pkwy NE, Rochester, MN 55906
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About This Location

Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus at 305 Energy Parkway NE in Rochester is the county's public drop-off recycling facility. Residents can drop off many materials free, including aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, cardboard, office paper, newspapers, plastic bottles (#1, #2, #5), tin and steel cans, and clean scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel. Bulkier or harder-to-handle items such as appliances, furniture, TVs, tires, and mattresses are accepted for a fee. The center is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

What Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus Accepts

✓ Aluminum cans (Free)
✓ Glass bottles and jars (clear, green, brown) (Free)
✓ Corrugated cardboard, white office paper, newspapers and magazines (Free; cardboard should be flattened)
✓ Plastic bottles (#1, #2, #5) and tin/steel cans (Free)
✓ Clean scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass and stainless steel (Free)
✓ Appliances, furniture, carpeting, grills, lawn mowers and bikes (Accepted for a fee)
✓ Computers, TVs and electronics (Accepted for a fee)
✓ Mattresses (Accepted for a fee; eight or fewer per day)
✓ Tires (Accepted for a fee; 8 or fewer per day (9 or more go to Kalmar Landfill))
✓ Brush and tree waste, construction materials, drywall and garbage (Accepted for a fee)

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What they do not accept

✕ Window glass, dishware and ceramics
✕ Soiled or non-clean cardboard

Glass is limited to bottles and jars; window glass, dishware, and ceramics are not accepted. Cardboard must be clean and flattened.

Fees

  • Appliances, furniture, electronics, TVs, mattresses, tires, construction debris and garbage — Charged per the county solid waste fee schedule; call for current rates
  • Tires, 9 or more — Taken to Kalmar Landfill at $435/ton

Access & restrictions

Open to the public · Walk-in (no appointment) · Walk-in drop-off; no appointment required. Many recyclables are free, while bulky items and electronics carry fees. Residency requirement is not specified on the county page.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What can be recycled for free at the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus?

Free drop-off includes aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, corrugated cardboard, office paper, newspapers, plastic bottles (#1, #2, #5), tin and steel cans, and clean scrap iron, aluminum, copper, brass, and stainless steel.

Does the center charge fees, and for what?

Yes. Items like appliances, furniture, computers, TVs, mattresses, tires, construction materials, and garbage are accepted for a fee set by the county solid waste fee schedule. Call 507-328-7070 for current rates.

Where can I dispose of a mattress in Rochester, MN?

The Recycling Center Plus accepts mattresses for a fee, with a limit of eight or fewer per day. No appointment is needed during open hours.

What are the hours of the Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus?

The drop-off site is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM, and closed Sunday and Monday. The department office is open weekdays 8 AM to 5 PM.

What glass and cardboard are not accepted?

Only glass bottles and jars are accepted; window glass, dishware, and ceramics are not. Cardboard must be clean and flattened, so soiled cardboard is not accepted.

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Contact & Location

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305 Energy Pkwy NE, Rochester, MN 55906
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Rochester, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Thursday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Saturday 8 AM-4:30 PM
Sunday Closed

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