Recycling

Recyclops & Minnesota Pollution Control Agency

Be one of the first 625 customers from Aitkin, Farm Island, Fleming, Glen, Hazelton, Kimberly, Lakeside, Malmo, Morrison, Nordland, Spencer, Unorganized 48-27, or Wealthwood Townships and receive the $10.00 per month rate for the first 10 months for every other week pick-up service! This introductory rate is brought to you by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency's Greater MN Recycling Grant!

For more information visit https://www.pca.state.mn.us.

Recycling Opportunities

Aitkin County is committed to providing free-to-use recycling and composting opportunities for the residents of Aitkin County. Aitkin County operates two recycling facilities in Aitkin and McGregor, and several rural drop-off collection locations for convenient recycling in Palisade, McGrath, and Malmo.

Recycling Locations

Aitkin County Recycling Center

Location:

36488 400th Ave, Aitkin, MN 56431

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

McGregor Recycling Center

Location:
44112 State Hwy 65, McGregor, MN 55760
Hours of Operation:
(Summer)

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

(Winter)

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Pour Lewey’s Drop Off

Location:

104 S Hwy 65, McGrath, MN 56350

Hours of Operation:

Second Wednesday & Second Thursday of Each Month
(12:00 PM Wednesday – 12:00 PM Thursday)

Petry’s By The Lake Drop Off

Location:

22167 State Hwy 47, Aitkin, MN 56431

Hours of Operation:

Second & Fourth Mondays thru Thursdays of Each Month
12:00 PM Monday – 1:00 PM Thursday

Public Works Building Drop Off

Location:

30509 480th Street, Palisade, MN 56469

Hours of Operation:

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Compost Locations

Coming soon...

Location:

30509 480th Street, Palisade, MN 56469
Access is through the old Oak Ridge Landfill

Hours of Operation:

May 2 - November 1, 2024
Thursday & Friday 12:00PM - 4:00PM
Only leaves, grass clippings, and brush less than four inches in diameter are accepted at this site. NO TREE STUMPS, NO PLASTIC BAGS. Site will be monitored and citizens are strongly encouraged not to bring prohibited materials. Prohibited materials could result in closing of the facility.