Dakota Valley Recycling

DVR is the partnership recycling department for the Cities of Apple Valley, Eagan and Burnsville
that connects residents and businesses to recycling, composting and waste disposal information.

cleaners, paints, motor oil, wasp spray

The Recycling Zone is the Dakota County recycling facility in Eagan where residents and businesses can dispose of a variety of materials instead of throwing them in the trash. 

Acceptable items from residents include:The Recycling Zone logo

  • Household hazardous waste like chemicals, cleaners, paint, automtive oil and fertilizers
  • Electronics like televisions and computers
  • Scrap metal
  • Tires
  • Recyclables like aluminum cans, cardboard boxes, glass and plastic bottles and plastic bags

Residents can also pickup free products--when items are brought in and are still usable, The Recycling Zone puts them out for reuse.  Items on the "reuse shelf" include paint, chemicals, cleaners, solvents, etc. 

The Recycling Zone

3365 South Highway 149 (Dodd Road)
Eagan, MN 55121
651-905-4520

Recycling and Electronics Hours:
Wednesday: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Thursday: noon - 8:00pm
Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Household Hazardous Waste Hours:
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday: noon - 5:00pm
Friday: CLOSED
Saturday: 9:00am - 2:00pm

Visit The Recycling Zone web site for a full listing of accepted items and directions.

Tours

Tours of The Recycling Zone are open to Dakota County residents and groups (girls and boy scouts, churches, etc.) for free. Learn about proper management of household chemicals, recyclables and problem materials such as computers and other home electronics. The tour looks at what happens at The Recycling Zone and the importance of pollution prevention. Visit The Recycling Zone web site for details.

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