Scrap Metal Recycling in Coon Rapids, MN

Scrap metal is accepted at the Coon Rapids Recycling Center (no payout); remove non-metal parts.

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Checked October 26, 2026 · Call before you go · How we check

4 ways to get rid of a scrap metal in Coon Rapids

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CurbCycle PickupPickup from your home · Coon RapidsNo haulingWe recycle it for youFrom $90.00
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Coon Rapids Recycling CenterDrop-off · 1827 111th Avenue NW, Coon RapidsAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
1827 111th Avenue NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Hours
April–September: Tue 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 1–7 p.m., Thu–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. October–March: Tue–Sat 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sun, Mon and holidays.
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove non-metal parts and drain all fuel and fluids.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Ramsey County Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Coon Rapids · 1700 Kent Street, RosevilleAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
1700 Kent Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Hours
Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Sunday, Monday, county holidays and Christmas Eve
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Items over 100 pounds or that cannot be lifted over the 4-foot wall should go to another scrap recycler.
Preparation: Remove plastic, canvas, glass or webbing and drain fluids.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)
Washington County South Environmental CenterDrop-off · outside Coon Rapids · 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, WoodburyAnoka County residentsCost not listed
Where
4039 Cottage Grove Drive
Woodbury, MN 55129
Hours
Tuesday 11 a.m.–7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m.–2 p.m.; closed county holidays
Cost & rules
Scrap metal
AcceptedCost unknown
Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.
Preparation: Remove plastic, canvas, glass or webbing; disassemble as much as possible.
Full details & sources Official site (opens in new tab)

Before you go

Ask whether items must be mostly metal and free of refrigerant, fuel or oil.
Check whether the operator pays for metal or charges a fee.

More about scrap metal

Minnesota rules

Recycling a major appliance includes recycling or reusing its metals, including mercury. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.9561 Major appliances (opens in new tab)
Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab)

More Minnesota rules (5)

Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)
An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Source: Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab)

Where this information comes from (14)

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

Recycling Drop-off Center (opens in new tab) · City of Saint Paul Public Works
- The Environmental Center does not accept cardboard or other recycling from businesses. Checked October 26, 2026.
Electronics and Small Appliances Recycling (opens in new tab) · Ramsey County
- Electronics, kitchen countertop appliances and small electric items can be dropped off free of charge; open to residents of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Carver and Scott counties. Checked October 26, 2026.
Scrap Metal (opens in new tab) · Ramsey County
- Ramsey County collects scrap metal at the Environmental Center; remove plastic, canvas, glass or webbing and take items over 100 pounds to another scrap recycler. Checked October 26, 2026.
Environmental Centers (opens in new tab) · Washington County
- Open to residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey and Scott counties; show your driver's license or other proof of residency. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Scrap aluminum and steel (gutters, deck chairs, pipe, bed frames, fencing) are accepted with plastic, canvas, glass or webbing removed. Checked October 26, 2026.
Recycling Center FAQs (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- The Recycling Center is open to residents of Anoka County only. Checked October 26, 2026.
A to Z Recycling List (opens in new tab) · City of Coon Rapids Recycling Division
- Scrap metal is accepted (no payout); remove non-metal parts and all fuel and fluids. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.9561 Major appliances (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Recycling a major appliance includes recycling or reusing its metals, including mercury. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.932 Mercury prohibition (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Administrative penalties for a household that violates the mercury disposal ban may not exceed $700. Checked October 26, 2026.
Minnesota Statutes 115A.96 Household hazardous waste; management (opens in new tab) · Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes
- Household hazardous waste is waste from household activity that has the characteristics of, or is listed as, hazardous waste, not waste from commercial activity in a home. Checked October 26, 2026.
- The MPCA must run a statewide household hazardous waste program, including collection sites and information, education and technical assistance. Checked October 26, 2026.
- Each county must have a household hazardous waste management plan (education, reduction, and separating and collecting HHW from trash) and had to implement it by June 30, 1992. Checked October 26, 2026.
- HHW programs must be allowed to accept up to 100 pounds of waste a year from a business generating 220 pounds or less of hazardous waste a month. Checked October 26, 2026.
- An HHW collection site is a permanent or temporary location with scheduled hours where people may bring household hazardous waste. Checked October 26, 2026.

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