Olmsted Recycling Center: Holiday Hours, Fees & Accepted Items

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Olmsted Recycling Center Overview

Olmsted Recycling Center searches usually point to Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus, often called OCRC or OCRC+. It is a self-haul recycling and disposal facility in Rochester for residents with extra recyclables, bulky household items, electronics, TVs, mattresses, tires, appliances, garbage, furniture and other household-quantity materials.

The most important local rule is that not every item on Energy Parkway goes to the same spot. Recycling Center Plus, Hazardous Waste Facility, Compost Site, Waste-to-Energy Facility and Kalmar Landfill are separate service routes. Some are on the same campus area, but the accepted items, fees and safety rules are different.

Olmsted Recycling Center Open Today, Regular Hours and Contact

Regular Recycling Center Plus hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except holiday closings. It is not listed as a normal Sunday or Monday drop-off facility. If today is a holiday, the holiday schedule controls, even if a map listing looks open.

Olmsted Recycling Center 2026 Holiday Hours and Closings

The 2026 Olmsted County Solid Waste Holiday Schedule is marked subject to change. Use it for planning, but still verify before a long drive, a paid item load, a Saturday observed-holiday visit or any trip during Christmas week.

Which Olmsted County Facility Should You Use?

Many residents waste time by bringing the right item to the wrong facility. Use this quick route finder before you load your vehicle.

Free Accepted Items at Olmsted Recycling Center Plus

Olmsted County lists several recyclable materials accepted free of charge, but they must be pre-sorted. Free does not mean mixed, bagged, dirty, wet, contaminated or hidden in a garbage load.

Olmsted Recycling Center Fee Schedule Highlights

The county’s linked fee schedule shows several useful planning numbers. Fees can change, so use these as a practical guide and verify the current PDF before driving with paid items.

TV, Monitor, Computer and Electronics Fees

Olmsted County lists electronics and TVs as Recycling Center Plus fee items. Before bringing a TV or monitor, check the screen type and size because flat screens and CRT/projection units are priced differently in the fee schedule.

Tires, Mattresses, Appliances and Bulky Items

Recycling Center Plus accepts several bulky or paid materials in household quantities. The important details are limits, item type and whether the load should be covered, sorted or routed elsewhere.

Hazardous Waste Facility: Paint, Batteries, Sharps and Chemicals

The Hazardous Waste Facility is also listed at 305 Energy Parkway NE, but it is not the same as normal Recycling Center Plus sorting. Use this route for household hazardous waste such as aerosols, rechargeable and button batteries, household cleaners, mercury products, pesticides, paints, sharps, solvents, stains, varnishes and used antifreeze.

The county page says residents should secure waste items in non-leaking containers, keep containers upright in the back of the vehicle, and make waste items accessible. The page also tells visitors to drive into the unloading area, stop, turn off the engine and let staff assist.

Compost Site, Yard Waste and Brush

Yard waste and compost are not the same as Recycling Center Plus free recyclables. Olmsted County lists the Compost Site across the street from the Hazardous Waste Facility at 305 Energy Parkway NE. The Compost Site is open seven days a week during daylight hours, and the county lists a suggested donation rate of $5 for acceptable yard waste.

Use the Compost Site for yard-waste drop-off and self-serve compost guidance. Do not mix brush, leaves, garden material or compost loads with free recycling bins unless the county page says that route is correct.

Before-You-Drive Checklist

1. Pick the correct facility. Decide whether you need Recycling Center Plus, Hazardous Waste Facility, Compost Site, Waste-to-Energy Facility or Kalmar Landfill.
2. Check the day. Recycling Center Plus is normally Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, except holiday closings.
3. Check the holiday PDF. Several 2026 Saturday observed holidays close OCRC and OCHW, and Christmas Eve has reduced hours.
4. Pre-sort free recyclables. Keep cardboard, glass, cans, paper, plastic containers and clean scrap metal separate.
5. Cover your load. The fee schedule lists an uncovered/unsecured load charge, so secure items before driving.
6. Bring payment for fee items. Garbage, bulky items, TVs, electronics, tires, mattresses and appliances can have charges.
7. Protect personal data. Wipe phones, laptops, tablets and computers before electronics drop-off.
8. Use HHW safety rules. Keep hazardous materials upright, sealed and accessible. Do not mix chemicals.
9. Call before special loads. Call 507-328-7070 for large tires, unusual materials, business loads, asbestos, industrial items or unclear fees.

Olmsted Recycling Center Map and Directions

The map below points to Olmsted County Recycling Center Plus at 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906. Use the map for directions, then use the official county page for final same-day hours, fee links, holiday changes and item rules.

Frequently Asked Questions About Olmsted Recycling Center