Minnesota
Recycling drop-off
North Mankato recycling drop-off
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Riverbend Recycling Center.
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: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
Municipal recycling center. Fluorescent bulb service is for North Mankato residents only with ID; confirm other special-item eligibility.
Hours
- Daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., per the city page.
- 24-hour drop-off available for ordinary recycling. Do not leave chargeable special items unattended.
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 |
|---|---|
| Newspaper, cans, plastic, glass, office paper, magazines, phone books, cardboard and Christmas lights/bulbs | No charge per city center list |
| Vehicle batteries, electronics, appliances and fluorescent bulbs | Small charge; dollar amounts not published. Fluorescent bulbs resident-only with ID. |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- The city distinguishes ordinary nonrecyclable light bulbs from its Christmas-light collection and fee-based fluorescent-bulb program. Do not put loose bulbs in ordinary glass recycling.
- No mirrors, windows, ceramics, dinnerware, drinking glasses, clay pots, crystal or china in glass recycling. Ask the center about preparation of plastic or unusual materials.
- The separate brush/compost site behind the center is for city residents only with proof of residency; contractors are barred even when working within the city. Its spring-fall hours are 8:30 a.m. to dusk, not the 24-hour recycling schedule. A firm 2026 seasonal closing date is not published.
- The October 1-4, 2026 city cleanup at this address is over. Its temporary bulky-waste rules are not daily center acceptance rules. The separate regional HHW center is on Summit Avenue, not Webster Avenue.
- The city links a $5 appliance/TV coupon for a different business, GreenTech Recycling at 205 W. Spring Street. Do not assume that coupon or price applies to Riverbend.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.