Recycling Centers in Saginaw, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Saginaw, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Saginaw has 2 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 Saginaw: A Local Guide
Saginaw is a St. Louis County community northwest of Duluth, Minnesota, with two recycling facilities serving different needs — a township-run attended drop-off shed for everyday curbside materials and a licensed private salvage yard that buys scrap vehicles and metals.
Grand Lake Recycle Shed at 5281 Canosia Rd is operated by Grand Lake Township and staffed by an on-site attendant on its three open days: Tuesday 7 AM–noon, Wednesday 2–7 PM, and Saturday 7 AM–3 PM. It accepts the full everyday recycling stream free of charge — newspaper and mixed paper, flattened corrugated cardboard (kept separate from paper), rinsed steel and aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers #1–#7, and clean dry film plastic in its own cart. No sorting beyond separating paper from cardboard and film plastic is required. Visitors are asked to bring small, manageable loads and to flatten boxes before arrival to keep the drive-up line moving.
Mark's Salvage & Recycling at 8089 Highway 2 is a Minnesota-licensed salvage yard and scrap-metal buyer open Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM. It pays cash on the spot for junk cars, trucks, vans, heavy equipment, and scrap metals, and separately buys used auto batteries, aluminum rims, catalytic converters, and brass radiators. Free vehicle pickup is available by arrangement, or you can deliver in person — the official site notes that delivering yourself may yield a higher payout. Mark's Salvage is not a household-recycling drop-off; it does not take glass, cardboard, or curbside recyclables.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Saginaw
When is the Grand Lake Recycle Shed open in Saginaw?
Three days a week: Tuesday 7:00 AM–noon, Wednesday 2:00–7:00 PM, and Saturday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM. It is closed Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday. An attendant is present during all open hours.
Does the Grand Lake Recycle Shed accept plastics and glass?
Yes. It takes plastic containers #1–#7, glass bottles and jars of all colors (rinsed; remove metal lids to the metal bin), and steel and aluminum cans — all free of charge. It also accepts clean, dry film plastic in a separate cart.
Where can I sell a junk car or scrap metal in Saginaw, MN?
Mark's Salvage & Recycling at 8089 Highway 2 buys junk cars, trucks, vans, heavy equipment, and scrap metals for cash (Monday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM). It also purchases used auto batteries, aluminum rims, catalytic converters, and brass radiators. Free pickup is available; call (218) 260-5944 or the office at (218) 729-6901 for a quote.
Do I have to be a Grand Lake Township resident to use the Recycle Shed?
The shed primarily serves Grand Lake Township residents, but no formal residency gate check is documented. Drop-off is free during attended hours; please bring small, manageable loads so the drive-up line keeps moving.