Recycling and drop-off
Recycling Center Near Eagan: What the Dakota County Recycling Zone Accepts
The main public recycling and household hazardous-waste facility in Eagan is Dakota County’s Recycling Zone at 3365 Dodd Road. It is useful for many household chemicals, electronics, small appliances and common recyclables, but it is not a general dump and does not accept every bulky item. Check the item list before driving there.
Recycling Zone location and current resident hours
The Recycling Zone is located at 3365 Dodd Road, also identified as Highway 149, in Eagan. Dakota County’s published 2026 resident schedule is Wednesday 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Thursday noon–8 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Holiday closures apply, so verify the official page before leaving.
Visitors remain in their vehicle while staff unload most materials from the trunk or rear cargo area. Items should be labeled, upright and secured. Special instructions apply to sharps, gas cans and other hazardous materials.
What it is good for—and what it is not
Dakota County describes the Recycling Zone as a drop-off for household hazardous waste, electronics, small household appliances and recyclables. It also operates a Reuse Zone where residents can take usable products that others have dropped off.
The current refused-material list includes furniture, mattresses and box springs, water heaters, wood and lumber, yard waste and other bulky materials. For those items, use the county Recycling Guide, a transfer station or a pickup service instead of treating the Recycling Zone like a landfill.
When home pickup is the better option
A drop-off center works best for smaller materials you can safely transport. Pickup is usually better for couches, mattresses, large appliances, exercise equipment, multiple electronics, construction debris and full-room or garage cleanouts.
Dakota Valley is not the county Recycling Zone. It is a local pickup service that comes to the property, loads the items and routes materials responsibly when practical. Text photos for the written quote before booking.
Verify before you drive
Official local resources.
Facility hours, accepted materials and fees can change. Check the official source and call ahead when needed.
FAQ
Quick answers.
Is the Dakota County Recycling Zone a dump?
No. It is a specialized recycling and household hazardous-waste facility. Furniture, mattresses, yard waste, lumber and several bulky materials are not accepted.
Where is the Recycling Zone in Eagan?
It is at 3365 Dodd Road, also known as Highway 149, in Eagan, Minnesota.
Does the Eagan Recycling Zone accept furniture or mattresses?
No. Dakota County’s current refused-material list includes furniture, mattresses and box springs. Use the Recycling Guide or arrange pickup.
Can Dakota Valley pick up items the Recycling Zone refuses?
Many bulky non-hazardous items can be picked up, including furniture, mattresses, appliances, electronics and general junk. Hazardous waste must go through the appropriate county program.
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Need bulky non-hazardous items removed?
Text photos and your city for a written quote and pickup window. Hazardous materials must use an approved county program.