Coon Rapids Recycling Center 2026: Hours, Holiday Closures, Fees & Accepted Items

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Coon Rapids Recycling Center Overview

The Coon Rapids Recycling Center is not a landfill, dump or public trash site. It is a zero-waste-focused recycling facility where Anoka County residents can drop off many materials that are hard to recycle through normal curbside service, such as Styrofoam, motor oil, appliances, electronics, textiles, scrap metal and other specific materials.

The important difference is that every material has its own rule. Some items are free, some items have fees, some require cleaning or separation, and some are not accepted at all. The City specifically tells visitors to check item acceptance and preparation rules before arriving.

Coon Rapids Recycling Center Hours and Holiday Schedule

Hours change by season. The spring and summer schedule gives residents a Wednesday evening window, while the fall and winter schedule uses standard daytime hours Tuesday through Saturday. Phone support is listed for Monday through Friday only and is not answered on Saturdays, so call before Saturday if you need help with a confusing item.

Holiday Closures: What “Closed Holidays” Means in Practice

The official page says the center is closed on holidays. That broad rule matters because a normal open day can still be closed if it falls on or near a City-observed holiday. Use the City calendar before visiting around New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas or any posted City closure.

Fees, Payment Methods and Paid-Item Workflow

Most items are free, but the City lists disposal fees for specific items. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, credit cards except American Express, Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Fee items are usually materials that need special processing, dismantling, refrigerant handling, transport or electronics recycling.

How to Pay for Appliances and Electronics

The City says payment forms are located inside the containers for appliances and electronics. Fill out the correct form, then bring it to staff or the cashier area. If a container is full, do not leave the item outside the container; contact staff.

Accepted Items: What the A-to-Z List Helps You Confirm

The official A-to-Z Recycling List is the safest item checker. It explains whether an item is accepted, not accepted, accepted with a fee, accepted only when prepared correctly, or better handled somewhere else.

Styrofoam, Textiles, Reuse Room and Odds-and-Ends Items

One major content gap in many recycling guides is that they say “Styrofoam accepted” without explaining preparation. Coon Rapids accepts clean, white Styrofoam only. Food residue must be washed off with detergent, and tape, stickers, labels, cardboard and glue must be removed. Colored foam, food-stained foam, insulation and hot-tub cover foam are not accepted.

Textiles are also rule-specific. Usable and non-usable clothing and fabric scraps go in the white textile bins outside the entrance gate. Clothing should be clean, fabric scraps must be larger than 12 inches by 12 inches, and paint- or oil-stained clothing is not accepted.

The Reuse Room and Odds-and-Ends Trailer are useful when the item is clean and reusable, but they are not dumping areas. Bubble wrap must be clean, dry and rolled up. Egg cartons, paper grocery bags, garden pots and specialty items each have their own rules. If a reuse area is full or confusing, ask staff before adding anything.

Electronics, Appliances, TVs and Monitor Rules

Electronics are accepted year-round for a fee, but not every electronic item is accepted. Large floor-standing copiers, treadmills, elliptical machines and similar large electronics are not accepted. For accepted computers, laptops, TV screens, monitors and small electronics, verify the fee before unloading.

Before recycling any device that stored personal information, wipe the data. Back up files, sign out of accounts, remove memory cards, factory-reset phones and tablets, and remove hard drives if that is your chosen privacy method. The recycling center handles materials; it does not promise data destruction.

Mattresses, Box Springs and Bed-Frame Confusion

Mattresses and box springs are accepted for a fee year-round, but bed-related items are easy to confuse. Box springs, crib mattresses, foam mattress toppers, adjustable mattresses, metal bed frames, wood bed frames and upholstered frames do not all follow the same rule.

Batteries, E-Bike Batteries and Fire-Risk Items

Battery-powered items need extra caution. The A-to-Z list says e-bike batteries are not accepted at the facility and points users toward specialty options. E-bikes are also not accepted in the listed program. Damaged lithium batteries, loose batteries and swollen battery packs can create fire risk when mixed into the wrong bin or trailer.

Do not hide batteries inside boxes or bags. If a battery is removable, check whether the device and the battery follow different disposal rules. When in doubt, call before you go.

Sharps, Medications and Medical Waste

Sharps are accepted only when packaged correctly. The official instructions say sharps must be in a rigid, puncture-resistant plastic container or a red sharps container, labeled “Do Not Recycle: Household Sharps,” sealed to prevent spills, and handed to a staff member. Loose sharps, glass containers, plastic bags, cardboard boxes and unused sharps containing medication are not accepted.

Medication is a separate issue. The official item list directs unwanted household medications to the medication disposal bin at the Coon Rapids Police Department, not to the general recycling bins. Never place loose needles or pills in mixed recycling.

Not Accepted: What to Do Instead

Many rejected loads happen because the item is recyclable somewhere, but not at this facility. That is the key distinction. If the Recycling Center cannot accept your item, you must take it back with you and use the correct alternate route.

Bunker Hills Compost Site for Yard Waste

For leaves, grass, branches, stumps, brush and tree waste, use Bunker Hills Compost Site at 13285 Hanson Boulevard NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448. Anoka County lists April 1-November 30 hours as Monday-Friday 10 AM-7 PM, Saturday 9 AM-5 PM and Sunday noon-5 PM, weather permitting. From December 1-March 31, it lists Saturday 9 AM-1 PM only, weather permitting.

Anoka County HHW Facility for Hazardous Materials

For household hazardous waste, Anoka County points residents to the HHW Facility in Blaine and tells visitors to check whether the item is accepted before visiting. Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license or utility bill, is required.

Before-You-Go Checklist

1. Check the season. April-September includes Wednesday evening hours. October-March does not.
2. Check the City calendar. The facility is closed on holidays, and holiday weeks can disrupt normal expectations.
3. Search the A-to-Z list. Confirm whether your item is accepted, not accepted, free, fee-based or preparation-required.
4. Clean and separate materials. Wash Styrofoam, drain oil filters, remove non-metal parts from scrap metal and bag textiles correctly.
5. Bring help for heavy items. Staff cannot load or unload appliances, TVs, monitors, mattresses, furniture or heavy scrap metal.
6. Bring accepted payment. Bring cash, check, accepted cards or supported digital payment for fee items.
7. Take rejected items home. Do not leave anything near the gate, bins, trailers, driveway or fence.

Official Links for Coon Rapids and Anoka County

Map and Directions to Coon Rapids Recycling Center

The map below points to the Recycling Center at 1827 111th Avenue NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433. Use the map for driving directions, but use the official City page for final hours, holiday closure status, item rules and fees.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coon Rapids Recycling Center