Acceptable Recyclables

Baby Gear/Car seats

See Car seats (C)

Ballasts

The Recycling Center does accept ballasts at no charge. Remove the ballast from your light fixture prior to bringing in.

Batteries

All batteries are accepted for recycling including auto, alkaline, and rechargeable batteries.  

Bed

See Mattress (M)

Bed Frame

Metal bed frames are recyclable in our scrap metal. Wooden (nonmetal) frames, headboards are not accepted.

Bicycles

All bicycles are accepted in all conditions. Bikes that are dropped off are not available take away by the public.  Please ask an attendant if you have questions.

Books

All types of books are accepted for recycling. Look for the plastic tote boxes where hard cover, soft cover and magazines will be co-mingled together.

Boxes & Food Cartons

• Only boxes that are stored dry are accepted. Boxes that are made for storage in the refrigerator or freezer not accepted and should be thrown in your trash.
• 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 plastic box at the recycling center. These boxes must be kept separate from other paper and cardboard because they contain a wet-strength additive. 

Box Spring,

See Mattress (M)

Car Seats/Baby Gear

Current program only accepts CENTURY BRAND PRODUCTS
No other brand qualifies (Century funds the program)

Item MUST be boxed, 1 item per box. Shipping box should not exceed 96 inches in length and 130 inches in combined length and girth (length + 2X width + 2X height)

Items accepted: Car Seat, High Chair, Stroller, Play Yard

All boxes will be inspected to ensure brand and item are on the accepted list. Items not meeting terms above will be declined.

Cardboard

Corrugated cardboard is the only accepted form of cardboard. Staples and tape must be removed.

Carpet Pad/Carpet - no longer accepted

We hope to bring this back as soon as markets become available.

CDs & DVDs

CDs and DVDs are accepted at $1.00 per pound. Cases are allowed.

Christmas Lights

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

Clothing/Textiles

Currently accepting both usable and non-usable clothing, including fabric scraps. Look for the white metal bin located outside the fence.

Computer/Computer Monitor

See Electronics (E)

Cooking Oil (Vegetable - Cooking)

See (O)

Crib Mattress

See Mattress (M)

Dehumidifier

See Appliance (A)

Dryer

See Appliance (A)

Drywall

Currently not accepted

CDs & DVDs

CDs and DVDs are accepted at $1.00 per pound. Cases are allowed.

Egg Cartons

Re-use: Paper cartons only that are clean will be accepted- for the re-use program. If you need egg cartons these can be taken from the center for free.

Recycling: Styrofoam cartons can be partially recycled if they meet the following criteria. White, no print of any kind. Any colored cartons should be placed in the trash. If your white styrofoam carton has printing on the top portion, cut the carton apart, throw the top and place the bottom in the box of styrofoam at the Recycling Center.

Electronics

Bring electronics and small appliances to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center during regular business hours. We no longer host special weekend events.

*More details about dates and items accepted here*

Load all items into the boxes that are located inside the roll-off after they are weighed. Please load the items neatly filling the boxes in the rear first. Pay inside the recycling center after you have loaded. Recycling Staff is not available to assist in loading/unloading electronics. Please bring assistance with you if you need it.

The Recycling Center is monitored by video surveillance, failure to pay is a crime, the City will prosecute offenders.

Scheduling Electronic Pick-Ups

If you are unable to get to the Recycling Center, several companies pick up electronics once a week. Click on the link above for more information.

Extension Cords

All electrical cords are accepted

Fabric/scraps

See textiles (T)

Filters (Oil)

Please drain all oil filers. Only residential filters will be accepted. No business waste will be accepted.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers will be accepted for a fee of $5 per extinguisher. All extinguishers are accepted.

Fluorescent Bulbs

Fluorescent bulbs are accepted for free from Anoka County residents only. Any shape or size bulb will be accepted. Incandescent bulbs can be thrown in the trash. Bulbs will not be accepted from businesses and other organizations due to contractual agreements. Businesses and other organizations can bring bulbs to Recycle Technologies located at 10040 Davenport Street NE, Blaine, 763-785-0456.

Foam Mattress Topper

See Mattress (M)

Freezer

See Appliances (A)

Garden Pots -closing September 30 for the season-

Re-use program runs  April 1 to September 30 (weather permitting)
These pots are not recyclable, only for re-use, please follow guidelines

Accepted: Gardening pots and seed starters in good usable condition

Not Accepted: Cracked or broken pots

Glass

Accepted: Food or beverage bottles and jars - please rinse first.

Not Accepted: Window glass, dishes, or light bulbs, table top glass, mirrors.

Grill/BBQ (See scrap metal)

Grills- gas or charcoal are accepted, no charge. Remove non metal items (wheels, handles, charcoal, propane tank) Grills should be placed in the scrap metal dumpsters, propane tanks go are collected in a separate area. Both are no charge.

Holiday Lights

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

Ink Cartridge

Small size accepted only. Must fit in the palm of your hand. Laser ink is not accepted.

Large, Bulky Plastic Items

Large bulky plastic items are not accepted. Some examples are:

• Toys
• Sheds
• Rubbermaid storage totes
• Patio furniture
• Hose reels

Lawn Chair

Plastic resin lawn chairs are not recyclable and should be thrown in the trash. Chairs with metal frames can be recycled, remove all non-metal portions prior to scrap metal.

Light Bulb

See Fluorescent Bulbs (F)

Mattresses/Box Spring- Daily drop off

Mattresses, box springs, foam mattress toppers unable to be donated can be recycled.

All Mattress/Box Spring -$25.00 per piece.
Crib Mattress $15.00 per piece Bring mattresses/box springs to the Coon Rapids Recycling Center during regular business hours. 

Mattress Toppers- $15.00 3" and under
Mattress Topper 4" and larger-$25.00 foam only 
remove any fabric, roll up and tie off.

As you enter the Recycling Center, follow the road to the far side of the lot. Look for the enclosed roll-off containers. Pull up to the set of containers marked "Mattresses". Fill out the payment slip, these are located on the inside of the roll-off door. Mark how many items you have and load them neatly into the roll-off from rear to front. Pay inside the Recycling Center.

Recycling staff is unable to load/unload your items, please bring assistance with you if it is needed. 

The recycling Center is monitored by video surveillance, failure to pay is a crime, the City will prosecute offenders.

Metal Cans

Rinse out aluminum, tin and steel cans. No aerosol or paint cans accepted.

Microwave

See Appliance (A)

Motor Oil (Used)

5-gallon limit. No business waste accepted.

Newspaper

All newspaper including interior supplements are accepted.

Oil (Motor Oil -Used)

5-gallon limit. No business waste accepted.
Please re-use your containers or bring back home to throw away. Oil containers cannot be recycled. We have no trash on-site.

Oil (Vegetable - Cooking)

Vegetable-based oils are accepted. Grease, bacon grease or Crisco grease are not accepted.

Oven

See Appliance (A)

Paint

Up to five gallon containers will be accepted. There is a 100 gallon limit per visit. See list of accepted and not accepted items.

Paper (Mixed)

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

Photographs

Photos are not recyclable, and should be placed in the trash.

Pizza Box

Pizza boxes are not recyclable, however they can be placed in the organics bin. Remove all stickers and non organics items prior to placing in organics. 

Plastic

All items must have a recycling symbol and number. If the item is not marked we are unable to take it. Any item larger than a 5-gallon bucket will not be accepted.

Acceptable Types: Black accepted

• #1: All plastic
• #2: All plastic
• #5: All plastic

Plastic Bags - ALL COLORS ACCEPTED

If the bags stretch they are accepted. Bags that do not stretch or rip/tear are not accepted. Tarp material  bags are not accepted unless both the inside layer AND outside layer BOTH stretch.

• Amazon bubble mailer
• Bread bags
• Cereal bags
• Dry cleaning
• Frozen food bags - test these bags by stretching them. Majority are NOT recyclable.
• 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
• No chip bags or candy wrappers

All material must be clean and dry. ALL COLORS ACCEPTED

Propane Tanks

Propane tanks larger than 1# and up to 40# accepted free of charge. Tanks must be empty.

1# tanks not accepted. (Anoka County Hazardous Waste will accept these)

Railroad Ties

Not accepted.

Refrigerator

See Appliance (A)

Range

See Appliance (A)

Scrap Metal

Please remove all non-metal material. Grills and snow blowers may be recycled with scrap metal- remove wheels, any fuel and all non-metal pieces. No compressed air cylinders allowed. All metal MUST be placed INSIDE the roll-off containers. Bring assistance with you if needed. Foil lined bags or candy wrappers do not belong in scrap metal.

Sharps

Sharps/needles are not accepted. Anoka County Hazardous Waste accepts them. 763-324-3400

Sheetrock/Drywall

Currently not accepted

Shoes

Athletic shoes should be placed with athletic shoe program inside the gate. All other shoes should be placed outside the fence in the clothing collection box. Tie all shoes together in a pair prior to drop off.

Shredded Paper

See Paper shredding link in the blue banner

Snow Blower

Drain all fluids (oil/gas) and remove tires. Place snow blower inside the scrap metal. Bring assistance if needed, staff does not assist.

Stove

See Appliance (A)

Styrofoam (Food Grade)

 Meat trays, cups and take out containers are currently accepted. Material must be clean and dry. Only solid white material is accepted. No printed or colored material is allowed. (No print, logos, or colors - solid white only).

Styrofoam (Rigid Block & Shape)

Block & shape Styrofoam is thick and heavy. It is packing material for electronics or appliances typically. Material must be white, rigid, clean, dry and uncontaminated. Remove all tape, stickers, labels, cardboard, glue, etc. No bagged material accepted. Please empty your bags/boxes into the boxes staged at the Recycling Center. Staff may refuse material if it doesn’t meet standards, and then must be taken away. 

We cannot accept insulation, colored material, or hot tub covers.

Textiles/Used clothing

Currently accepting both usable and non-usable materials. Look for the bin located outside the fence of the Recycling Center. Fabric scraps should be 12"x12" or larger. Smaller scraps are not accepted. No paint or oil stained clothing accepted.
Please bag all items.

Tires

No business tires accepted.

Other Recycling Options

Tire recycling is also available where tires are sold. 

Toilets

Not accepted

Treadmills

Not accepted

TV

See Electronics (E)

Vacuum

See Appliance (A)

VCR Tapes

VCR tapes are accepted for a fee of $1.00 per pound. Cases are also accepted.

Vegetable Oil - Cooking

See (O)

Vinyl Siding

Not accepted.

Washer

See Appliance (A)

Water Heater

See Appliance (A)

Water Softener

See Appliance (A)

Window and Window Glass

Not accepted.

Wire

All electrical wire and cable is accepted

Wood

Not accepted.