Dakota County is offering boat shrink wrap recycling at no charge through June 30 at Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine, 3316 151st St. W., in Rosemount during regular business hours.
The large blue or white plastic material is in abundance as boats are unwrapped in the spring. This type of plastic requires special handling, so it should not be placed with regular recycling.
To safely drop off, call ahead to Lighthouse Motorsports and Marine at 651-322-4420. Remove all vents, straps, cords, rocks and gravel. Transhield covers, tarp and fabric liners, including plastic wrap with fabric, are not accepted.
In 2024, residents recycled more than 4 tons, or 8,000 pounds, of boat wrap through the Dakota County program. Collected material is taken to a special processor that can recycle the bulky plastic. The material is then turned into new, useful plastic products.
To learn more about recycling, visit the Recycl​ing Guide.