Items NOT Accepted

Items Not Accepted for Recycling

Remodeling Waste including:

  • Drywall
  • Patio doors and screens
  • Railroad Ties
  • Fiberglass
  • Windows and window glass
  • Wood
  • Large plastic items

Other items including:

  • Furniture of any type
  • Treated wood including doors, furniture, decks and others
  • Child Car Seats
  • Styrofoam with tape, cardboard and other items attached
  • Styrofoam eggs cartons, take out boxes, meat trays or cups that are NOT white, or have printing on them
  • Large plastic items, lawn furniture
  • Plastic #3, #4, #6, #7 have been discontinued at this time

For More Information

 For disposal options, check with your trash hauler or, one of the local transfer stations listed below.

Local Transfer Stations

  • Walters Recycling and Refuse 763-780-8464
  • Dem-Con 763-780-0404
  • Elk River Landfill 763-441-2464
  • SKB Environmental in Blaine will take construction/demolition waste only. Visit the company’s website for more information.


Have a specific item and don’t know how to dispose of it properly? Not sure if it’s recyclable? Send us your questions!