St Cloud Refuse Recycling

Small-town recycling center that locals drop by with curbside overflow, garage cleanouts, and apartment recycling bags. Located on 15th Ave SE in St. Cloud, it's the practical place neighbors use when the blue bin won't fit it all. Minnesota winters mean some parts of the site are sheltered for cold days.

Pull into a gravel or paved lot and you'll see an entrance booth or pay station near the drive - expect to stop there before going to the drop-off areas. The recycling bins and roll-off containers are grouped by material, with common items like paper, cardboard, aluminum cans and bottles, and many plastics sorted separately; some centers also run programs for electronics, mattresses, or shredding on certain days. In cold months there’s often an indoor drop-off or covered area so things don't freeze solid, which makes winter visits less of a hassle. Weekends and spring cleanup season get busy, so lines and limited parking are common.