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Bueckers Recycling Services is a small recycling center in Melrose at 30838 Co Rd 157. Neighbors and folks from nearby towns drop off household recyclables and small loads here, especially during spring cleanups and after yard projects.
The site looks like a working yard rather than a polished storefront: a drive-in entrance, a possible booth where attendants check materials, and rows of bins or containers set out for sorting. Winter changes how things run around here, so look for covered or indoor drop-off spots if the weather's nasty, and be ready for some mud in thaw season. Vehicles usually pull up to an unloading area next to the containers; bring items already sorted by type to move through faster. Weekends and early spring tend to be the busiest times, so lines can form on the access road.
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Before You Go
- Sort paper, cardboard, glass and metal before getting there to save time unloading.
- Bring gloves and a tarp for wet or dirty items-cold, muddy conditions are common in Minnesota springs.
- If hauling a trailer, allow extra room to maneuver and plan for slower traffic when the lot is busy.
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