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Recycling Drop-off Days
2023 Drop-off days
- March 11, 8 am-12 pm
- May 13, 8 am-12 pm
- July 8, 8 am-12 pm
- September 9, 8 am-12 pm
- November 11, 8 am-12 pm
*Prices subject to change, check back for the most up to date pricing.
Cash or check only
Drop-off Location
Recycle Technologies, Inc. (formerly known as Green Lights Recycling), 1525 99th Lane NE, in Blaine
Directions: Take Highway 65 north to 99th Lane and turn right. Enter site on left, after the curve.
Items Accepted for Free
| Item | Limit per Event? |
|---|---|
| Handheld-held Electronics (cell phones, laptops*, cables, cords, servers, tablets*) | No |
| Small Electronics (DVD/VCR players, consoles, computer towers, blenders, toaster ovens, landline phones, etc.) | No |
| Electronic Media (VHS tapes, cassette tapes, CDs, floppy disks [removal of items from plastic casings is requested but not required]) | No |
| Secure Paper Shredding | Yes, 4 boxes |
| Fluorescent Lights** | Yes, 10 |
| Small Engines / Scrap Metal*** (lawn mower, snow plow, generator, metal fencing, charcoal grill, posts, gutters) | No |
| Batteries**** | No |
| Bicycles | No |
Items Accepted for a Fee* Discount: Take $50 Off Your Total On Items Below *
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Appliances | $12-23 |
| Refrigerators/freezers*****, ovens, vacuums,
washing machines/driers, dishwashers |
$12 |
| Humidifier and microwaves | $15 |
| Dehumidifier | $23 |
Water Heaters/Softeners |
$15-25 |
| Empty of water/salt | $15 |
| Not empty of water/salt | $25 |
| AC Units | $20-30 |
| Window units | $20 |
| Ground units | $30 |
| Mattresses/Boxsprings | $20-25 |
| Standard | $20 |
| King/Pillowtop/Extra Thick | $25 |
| TV/ Monitor | $20-85 |
| Up to 17" | $20 |
| 18" to 31" | $30 |
| 32"and greater | $55 |
| Console TV | $85 |
| Rear projection | $85 |
| +Broken Screen | +$20 |
| Printers | $10-95 |
| Residential inkjet, fax machine, scanner | $10 |
| All-In-One, Residential Laser Jet | $35 |
| Commercial | $95 |
| Exercise Equipment | $25-40 |
| Non-Electric | $25 |
| Electric | $40 |
| Tires | $2.25-9 |
| Car | $7 |
| SUV/Truck | $9 |
| Rims | $2.25 |
| 18-wheeler | TBD |
| Fire/Grilling Accessories** | $6-35 |
| Fire extinguisher | $30 |
| Smoke/Carbon Monoxide detector****** | $25 |
| Propane tank- 1 lb (must be empty) | $6 |
| Propane tank- 20 lb (must be empty) | $20 |
| Propane BBQ grill (no tank) | $15 |
| Propane BBQ grill (tank) | $35 |
Recycle Technologies, Inc. is open during regular business hours; however, pricing will be different than at drop-off events. Call Recycle Technologies, Inc directly at 763-785-0456 to learn more or visit the Anoka County Recycling Directory for other disposal options.
*Tablets or laptops with hard drives are $7
**Fluorescent light bulbs must be disposed of at a specialized facility like Recycle Technologies, Inc. because they contain hazardous materials. LED light bulbs may be recycled at a drop-off facility or disposed of in the trash. Incandescent and halogen light bulbs should be disposed of in the trash. No light bulbs are accepted in curbside recycling.
***Must be drained of all fluids with all non-metal parts removed
****Reusable batteries must be disposed of at a specialized facility like Recycle Technologies, Inc. due to the potential for ignition in garbage trucks. Single use batteries may be recycled at a drop-off facility or disposed of in the trash. No batteries are accepted in curbside recycling.
*****If you are looking to get ride of a working refrigerator, check out Xcel Energy's rebate program, where they will pay you $30 and pick up the fridge from your home: xcelenergy.com/fridge
******The manufacturer of the smoke detector should accept the smoke detector for no cost; we recommend calling the manufacturer for more direction
All other residential hazardous waste should be disposed of at the Anoka County Household Hazardous Waste Facility.