Almost all metals can be recycled. Metal items that are not food containers are considered "scrap metal." Examples of scrap metal include:
- lawn mowers (fluids drained)
- snow blowers (fluids drained)
- metal grills
- bicycles
- cast iron sinks/bathtubs
- metal fencing
- metal car parts
- most other metal items
Recycling Scrap Metal
Option 1: Bring your unwanted metals to the Recycling Zone or a local scrap metal recycler. Call first.
The Recycling Zone
3365 Dodd Rd
Eagan, MN 55121
952-891-7800
www.dakotacounty.us
Wed: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thurs: noon - 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sat: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fee: Free of charge
Local scrap metal recyclers
Contact scrap metal recyclers directly for hours of operation and fees/payouts.
AAA Auto Salvage
2871 W 160th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
651-423-2432
www.aaaparts.com
Advanced Recyclers
10619 Briggs Drive
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
651-454-9215
www.jrsappliance.com
Alters Metal Recycling
801 Barge Channel Rd
St. Paul, MN 55107
651-222-2751
www.altermetalrecycling.com
Northern Metal Recycling
651-224-4877
521 Barge Channel Rd
St. Paul, MN 55107
www.northernmetalrecycling.com
Option 2: If you do not have a way to transport scrap metal to a recycling facility, call your garbage hauler or one of the scrap metal recyclers above (as available) to schedule a pick-up for a one-time fee.