Recycling Centers in Shakopee, MN
Find drop-off recycling locations in Shakopee, Minnesota. View hours, addresses, and phone numbers for each facility.
Shakopee 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 Shakopee: A Local Guide
Shakopee, in Scott County, is home to two Dem-Con facilities on Dem Con Drive that serve very different audiences. The public scrap yard pays residents cash for metal, while the large-scale Materials Recovery Facility processes curbside recyclables for licensed haulers only.
Dem-Con Metal Recycling at 13142 Dem Con Drive is the facility open to the general public. Both residents and businesses can drop off ferrous and non-ferrous metals — aluminum, copper, brass, steel, cast iron, lead, stainless steel, and more — and be paid by weight at daily market rates. The yard also accepts junk cars and trucks (full vehicle purchase), auto parts and engines (drain plugs must be removed), non-Freon appliances, auto and lawn batteries, electronics and computer towers, bicycles, exercise equipment, grills, and farm equipment. It is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last weigh-in at 4:45 PM), and closed weekends. Freon-containing appliances, propane tanks, beer kegs, hazardous materials, and non-metallic items are not accepted. Under a Minnesota law effective August 1, 2023, proof of ownership is required for catalytic converters. Call (952) 224-7135 for current prices, as rates change daily.
Dem-Con Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) at 13161 Dem Con Drive is a large-scale, single-stream recycling processing plant that handles 125,000 tons of commingled recyclables per year from curbside programs across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. It is not open to the public — it accepts inbound loads exclusively from licensed haulers and contractors (Mon–Fri, receiving 7 AM–4:30 PM). If your curbside recycling is collected by a hauler that routes to Dem-Con, your recyclables are processed here automatically. The facility also runs the Green Grades education program, offering facility tours and classroom visits for schools and community groups (ages 8 and up; visit dem-con.com/education/ to schedule).
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Frequently Asked Questions — Recycling in Shakopee
Can I drop off recyclables directly at the Dem-Con MRF in Shakopee?
No. The Dem-Con Materials Recovery Facility is not open to the public. It only accepts loads from licensed haulers and contractors. If your household curbside recycling is collected by a hauler that delivers to Dem-Con, your materials are processed there automatically — no action is needed on your part. Contact your local hauler with questions.
Where can I sell scrap metal in Shakopee?
Dem-Con Metal Recycling at 13142 Dem Con Drive pays by weight for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, vehicles, appliances (non-Freon), electronics, and more. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last weigh-in 4:45 PM). Call (952) 224-7135 for current daily prices.
Does Dem-Con Metal Recycling in Shakopee take junk cars?
Yes. Dem-Con buys junk cars, trucks, and trailers. Engines and transmissions must have drain plugs removed before drop-off. Under Minnesota law (effective August 1, 2023), catalytic converters require proof of ownership.
Can my school tour the Dem-Con recycling campus in Shakopee?
Yes. Dem-Con's Green Grades education program offers 1–1.5 hour facility tours of the MRF floor, metals facility, and other areas of the environmental campus for groups ages 8 and up. Virtual tours are also available. Visit dem-con.com/education/ or call (952) 224-7155 to schedule.