Recycling haulers are collecting new types of materials each year, as new markets for recyclable material become available. Haulers collect different types of materials for recycling, so call your hauler for detailed information on what is accepted. The list below is your guide to what types of materials are collected by recycling haulers in Dakota County.
Accepted
Metal food and beverage cans (food and beverage) - Glass food and beverage bottles and jars
- Plastic bottles and jugs with a #1 or #2 on the bottom (soda, milk, water, shampoo, laundry soap, etc.).
- Mail, office and school papers
- Magazines and catalogs
- Newspapers and inserts
- Phone books
- Shredded paper in closed paper bags
- Cardboard boxes
- Cereal boxes, cracker boxes, pasta boxes, cake mix boxes
- Shoe boxes, gift boxes and electronics boxes
- Boxes from toothpaste, medications and other toiletries
You can also drop off your separated recyclables from this list at The Recycling Zone.
Not Accepted
- Paper soiled with food
- Paper plates and cups
- Paper napkins or towels
- Frozen food boxes
- Gift wrap
- Styrofoam
- Motor oil bottles and other containers that held hazardous products
- Drinking glasses, dishes, and vases
- Window glass or mirrors
Maybe Accepted
Not all recycling haulers accept items in the list below. Contact your recycling hauler for detailed acceptance information.
- Pizza boxes
- Milk cartons, juice boxes, soup and broth cartons
- Plastic tubs, containers and lids (with a #1-#7 on the bottom)
- Plastic bags (retail bags)
- Scrap metal and aluminum foil
Recycling in Apartments, Condos or Townhomes
Most multi-family residential properties have a recycling program provided by the building’s waste hauler. If this is the case, ask your manager for instructions on the recycling program. If your residence management does not provide on-site recycling, write a letter to them asking for this service to be provided for residents. For more information, call your
city’s recycling coordinator. Or, bring your recyclables to
The Recycling Zone.