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Polk County Recycling is the county recycling center in Saint Croix Falls that locals use to drop off household recyclables and occasional bulky items. Neighbors bring cars, pickup trucks and small trailers here - it's clearly aimed at residents rather than commercial haulers. Expect a working, no-frills place focused on keeping things out of the landfill.
There’s a small entrance area with an attendant booth and places to pull up and unload; plan to drive slowly through the site. Recycling bins and roll-offs are grouped by material so vehicles pull up, sort, and dump into the appropriate container; large items may have a separate spot. Machines and trucks move around, so watch for traffic and follow posted signs and the attendant’s directions. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, so lines and stacked vehicles are common then.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials before getting out of the car: cardboard flattened, paper bundled, and recyclables separated so unloading is quicker.
- Bring a tarp, straps, and gloves for loose or bulky loads - it keeps windblown debris down and makes handling safer.
- Unload during weekdays or early in the morning if possible to avoid the longer lines that form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups.
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