Dakota Valley Recycling coordinates multiple opportunities every year for residents to recycle bulky items, hazardous waste, and other problem materials that are not accepted curbside. Most events are open to all residents within Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, and Lakeville. Some of the events are free, and others require small disposal fees. Click on the tabs from the list below for more information about DVR's annual collection events.
Paper Shredding Events
Free document destruction events - Lakeville, Eagan, Apple Valley, and Burnsville
Garden Tool Swap
(May) Swap gently used garden tools, décor, or plant-related equipment - Burnsville Ice Center
Fix-It Clinics
(June-Nov)
Come to a Fix-It Clinic to repair your broken items to divert them from the landfills.
DVR Summer Collection
(June)
Electronics and appliances - Burnsville Maintenance Facility
Apple Valley Clean-up Day
(Fall)
Furniture, carpet, electronics, other bulky items - Apple Valley Family Aquatic Center
Fall Hazardous Waste Event
(Fall)
Hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, shredding - Burnsville Maintenance Facility
Sports Equipment Donation Drive
(October) Sports equipment donation drive for military kids with the United Heroes League
Halloween Swap
(October) Bring your usable costumes and props to swap with others in the community
Pumpkin Composting Event
(November)
Free pumpkin drop-off - Eagan Community Center & Lakeville Police Department
Entertainment Swap
(November) Swap gently used movies, books, games, and more - Lakeville Heritage Center
Shoe Recycling Event
(November)
Free shoe drop-off - AV, Burnsville, Eagan, and Lakeville ice arenas
Holiday Lights Recycling
(Nov. - Jan.)
Free holiday lights collections - Various locations, check tab for more info
Tips for drop-off days
- Coordinate with your neighbors or friends to load up one vehicle to deliver items to the drop-off day in order to reduce wait times.
- For your safety, do not step out of your vehicle during drop-off days.
- Do not pack batteries and bulbs together. Separating them will reduce likelihood of breakage and prevent hazardous spills.
- Consider donation before recycling whenever possible by using the Dakota County Reuse Guide.
- Dakota County residents may attend any of the Dakota County drop-off days happening throughout the year. Paper shredding is often offered at all drop-off day events. To find other events, visit the Dakota County Recycling Guide and click Recycling Events.