Goodhue County
The Goodhue County website lists specific guidelines as to what materials are or are not recyclable in your area; please consult this list (as well as any materials you may have received from your county or recycling servicer) as you collect your recyclables. But remember, you can always recycle MORE than just what's collected! Reusable goods can be given to thrift stores or churches, food waste can be composted, some materials can be sent directly to remanufacturers... For tips on recycling MORE than what's normally collected, check out our mega list of what can be recycled and how.
Recycling Guidelines
CANS
Aluminum and tin cans from food or beverage. Aluminum plates, pie tins and foil are also accepted. Rinse clean.
GLASS BOTTLES & JARS
Clear, green, brown and blue bottles and jars are accepted -- food and beverage containers only. Sort by color. Remove lids and clean; labels and rings are okay. DO NOT INCLUDE: light bulbs; window glass; ceramics; aquariums; vases; drinking glasses; stemware; glass tabletops; cookware/Pyrex.
PLASTIC
Containers marked with the recycling symbols #1 or #2 only. Rinse and remove lids. DO NOT INCLUDE: plastic bags; 6-pack rings; toys; siding; Styrofoam.
CARDBOARD
Corrugated cardboard only (look for wavy center layer). Please flatten. NO waxed or oily cardboard (pizza boxes, etc).
NEWSPAPER
Newspaper must be clean and dry. Glossy ads/inserts can be recycled with the newspaper.
PHONE BOOKS
Recycle telephone books along with newspaper. Tear large telephone books into sections.
MAGAZINES
Glossy materials only. No paperback or hardcover books.
OFFICE PAPER
White and pastel-colored papers, copy paper, letterhead and envelopes (windows are OK) are accepted.
SHOES
Wearable paired shoes are accepted. No winter boots, high heels, canvas, or flip flops.
BATTERIES
"Button" batteries (hearing aids, small electronics), nickel-cadmium "ni-cad" (rechargeables), lithium, lead, and other specialty batteries are accepted. Alkaline and zinc carbon (heavy-duty) batteries are not hazardous and can be thrown in the trash.
MOTOR OIL & MOTOR OIL FILTERS
Residents only, no businesses. Many full-service auto centers accept used oil and filters.
CLOTHING
Goodhue County no longer recycles clothing at the Goodhue County Recycling Center.
There are a number of clothing USAgain recycling drop boxes available in the county.
http://www.usagain.com/find-a-collection-bin [1]
Appliances, tires, furniture, syringes or garbage are NOT accepted at the Recycling Center. Resources
(Last updated June 9, 2014)
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