Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →Buffalo County Recycling Center sits off County Rd H just outside Mondovi and handles the neighborhood drop-offs and small trailers people bring in from around the area. Locals use it for recycling overflow rather than hauling things into town. Recycling centers like this typically take paper and cardboard, glass and plastic containers, and metals, and sometimes run occasional special collection events for electronics or tires.
Pull into a compact gravel lot where the drop-off points are laid out in a short row and most folks back up close to the bins to unload. County centers often have a small attendant booth and a scale nearby, and the containers are usually labeled so separating materials ahead saves time. The place looks like a county-maintained patch-roll-offs, a few fenced spots, and room for pickups and small trailers to turn. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier with trucks and trailers waiting.
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