Minnesota
Recycling drop-off
Eagan recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Dakota County Recycling Zone.
Not a household-trash drop-off. This page covers only the specifically listed recycling, compost, hazardous or specialty materials. Check the accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Have ID ready for barcode scan; county says residency data collected for demographic purposes.
Hours
- 2026 resident hours: Wednesday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.; Thursday noon-8:00 p.m.; Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; Saturday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- No resident drop-off hours published for Sunday, Monday or Tuesday.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| TV or monitor | $10 each. |
| Standard automotive tire | 15-inch or smaller $6; 16-17 inch $7; 18-19 inch $8; 20-22 inch $10. Add $1 per tire on rim. No race tires or slicks. |
| Other listed accepted items | Free. |
Hazardous waste
Accepts listed household hazardous chemicals, batteries and home sharps under preparation rules. No asbestos, radioactive materials, medical waste or medicines.
Holiday closures
Closed New Year Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Recycling and household hazardous-waste center, not general trash disposal.
- Accepts listed household chemicals, batteries, paint, oils/filters, propane/helium tanks, electronics, small electric devices and recyclables. Cardboard flattened and cut to maximum 36 by 36 inches.
- Not accepted: mattresses/box springs, furniture, carpet, lumber, yard waste, Styrofoam, plastic bags, appliances, dehumidifiers, humidifiers, water heaters/softeners and microwaves. Small accepted electric items are not a promise to accept large appliances.
- Remain in vehicle. Put items in trunk or very rear, in labeled secure upright containers within a box that can be left. Sharps stay near front seat in rigid sealed labeled container for resident to deposit from vehicle. No medicines.
- Credit card or exact change for TVs/monitors/tires. Remove batteries from devices when possible and bring separately.
- Used oil containers maximum 5 gallons for resident service. Gas/oil containers requested back are tagged and collected on following open day, not necessarily immediately.
- Current county 2026 tire schedule starts at $6. Older regional directory snippets can show $5; use current county itemized rates and confirm before travel.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.