Antifreeze

Antifreeze accepted, do not mix with other fluids.

 

• Only boxes that have been kept dry accepted.  Boxes that have been in the refrigerator or freezer not accepted. 
• Cake, cracker, cereal and fruit snack boxes accepted.
• Juice boxes, milk, soup, broth and wine cartons are accepted.
• Pop and Beer cartons need to be placed in the black box. These boxes must be kept separate from other paper and cardboard because they contain a wet-strength additive.

• Carpet and pad must be dry - no wet carpet/pad accepted.
• Rolled residential carpet accepted.
• Commercial carpet accepted only with prior approval.
• Maximum 6 feet in length of rolls accepted.
• Rolls should be tied with ducts tape or twine.
• Separate urethane carpet or rubber pad.
• No rubber backed carpet or pad accepted.
• No carpet tile or other rigid flooring.
• No carpet scraps or trimmings.
• Smallest size accepted is 3 feet by 5 feet.
• Tack strips, nails, staples or knife blades not allowed.
•  No wet glue, debris, refuse, rocks or caked mud allowed.
• Minimal loose dirt.
  

CDs & DVDs

CDs and DVDs are not recyclable at this time. However, these items are accepted for re-use. Place these items in the green box outside the Recycling Center gate labeled "A Greener Read".
 
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Electronics

1st and 3rd Saturdays each month (excluding holidays) from 9 am. - 3 pm.
*More details about dates and items accepted here*

• Food/beverage, bottles and jars - please rinse
• Window glass, dishes, or light bulbs not accepted.

Holiday Lights

All holiday lights, strings and electrical cords are accepted for recycling year round.

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Mattresses

 Mattresses, box springs, foam mattress toppers unable to be donated can be recycled.
The cost is $15 per piece.  First Saturday of the month - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2018 Mattress Recycling dates:
January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 8 (Closed September 1), October 6, November 3, December 1
2019 Mattress Recycling dates:
January 5, February 2, March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5, November 2, December 7
      

• Envelopes
• Magazines
• Mixed mail
• Office paper
• Phone books
• School papers
• Soft cover books
• Shred paper- for paper already shred, place in a brown grocery bag, fold over and place in the mixed paper container.

• #1: All shapes and sizes of plastic, including clamshell containers
• #2: All shapes and sizes
• #5: All plastic

• Bread bags
• Cereal bags
• Dry cleaning
• Frozen food bags with all food residue removed
• Newspaper bags
• Plastic grocery
• Plastic stretch / shrink wrap
• Plastic wrap from paper products
• Plastic zipper bags with rigid closing mechanism and food residue removed
• Produce bags
• Retail bags (string or hard plastic ties removed)
• Softener salt bags with plastic handles removed
• No foil-lined plastic bags

• Drywall
• Patio doors and screens
• Railroad Ties
• Fiberglass
• Toilets
• Windows and window glass
• Wood
• Large plastic items

• Furniture of any type
• Treated wood including doors, furniture, decks and others 
• Child Car Seats
• Styrofoam with tape, cardboard and other items attached
• Styrofoam eggs cartons, take out boxes, meat trays or cups
• Large plastic items, lawn furniture
• Plastic #3, #4, #6, #7 have been discontinued at this time

  

Where May I take Construction/Demolition Waste for Recycling?

SKB Environmental in Blaine will take construction/demolition waste for recycling. Visit the company's website for more information.

For More Information

Please check with the Recycling Center first before bringing other items not listed. For disposal options, call your trash hauler or Elk River Landfill 763-441-2464, or Walters transfer station 763-780-8464.
 
Have a specific item and don't know how to dispose of it properly? Not sure if it's recyclable? Send us your questions!