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Recycling Center
Ken's Iron Salvage & Recycling
11194 225th Ave, Sauk Centre, MN 56378
(320) 352-6878Ken's Iron Salvage & Recycling is a small-town recycling center on the north edge of Sauk Centre at 11194 225th Ave. Locals bring household recyclables and scrap metal here; it’s the kind of place farmers and folks cleaning out a garage stop at when they have a load to drop off.
Drive in and see a modest entrance with an attendant booth and a scale-vehicles usually stop there before moving on. The site is mostly outdoor piles and large bins, with a few covered spots for colder months so things aren’t frozen solid. Pull up close to the appropriate bin or pile and wait for direction from the person at the booth or signage. Expect trucks and machinery moving around, and space for backing a trailer into a drop-off area.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Sort metal from mixed recyclables before getting out of the vehicle to speed things up and keep hands warm in winter.
- Have a tarp and straps handy for loose loads; wind can send bits flying on the access road.
- Plan for weekends and spring cleanup to be busier, and pick a weekday morning if possible to avoid lines.
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