Root River Recycling and Waste Transfer Center

Root River Recycling and Waste Transfer Center is the local recycling drop-off near Stewartville where residents haul a mix of household recyclables and larger items. Neighbors use it for routine recycling runs and for clearing out bigger loads during seasonal cleanups.

Drive up the lane to a small entrance booth and be ready to pull through; there’s a scale area that’s common at transfer centers, so vehicles often stop twice. Recycling bins and indoor drop-off bays are typically grouped together, with obvious piles of cardboard and loose piles of metal nearby. In winter, there’s usually a sheltered area to avoid freezing weather while sorting. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan for a short wait when it’s busy.