Metal & Appliance Recycling
Pope/Douglas does accept non-Freon appliances.
Pope/Douglas does not accept Freon-containing appliances.
Contact the options below for proper recycling.
Pope/Douglas Accepts Non-Freon Appliances
Pope/Douglas’ Recycling Center accepts non-Freon appliances for free recycling.
These include: washers/dryers, stoves/ovens/microwaves, furnaces/heaters, dishwashers, water heaters.
You must bring someone with to assist in unloading your appliances
Pope/Douglas does not accept appliances that contain Freon.
These include: refrigerators/freezers/air conditioners/dehumidifiers/etc.
No water softeners accepted.
Metal Recycling (Ferrous, Non-Ferrous, Wire)
Pope/Douglas’ Recycling Center has a roll-off onsite to accept metal
Ferrous Metal Dumpster:
- Metal items at least 60% metal or more
- Metal tools/kitchen utensils/lawn chairs/clothes hangers/screws/nails/fence/etc.
- Water heaters
- Non-Freon appliances (oven/stove/microwave, washer/dryer/heater/furnace/dishwasher, etc)
- Must be able to unload appliances. Bring a helper.
NO: Freon appliances- refrigerators/freezers, dehumidifiers/air conditioners (Call for recycling options)
NO: Water softeners
NO: Insulated doors/mattresses
- Metal items at least 60% metal or more
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Wire, extension cords, holiday/Christmaslight strings, electrical cords from electronic devices
Non-Ferrous Metal/Wire Dumpster:
- Metal items at least 60% metal or more
- Aluminum frames, copper wire, aluminum rims, etc
Drop-Off Facilities (e-waste and appliance recycling)
Call options below to check on items accepted and disposal/recycling fees.
Douglas County Demolition and Disposal
(Alex Rubbish and Recycling)
(320) 763-4712
Tom Kraemer Inc.
(320) 634-5668
Waste Management Transfer Station
(320) 762-1118 or (800) 654-4306
Todd County Transfer Station
(320) 594-2210
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency maintains a statewide list of licensed recyclers and collectors of e-waste.
Cell Phones/Printer Cartridges/Wire Charger/String Lights Recycling
Pope/Douglas’ Recycling Center accepts these items for free recycling.
Scrap wire/electrical cords/etc
Wires, extension cords, holiday/Christmas light strings. telephone wires, electrical cords from electronic devices. Simply drop these items at the Recycling Center.
Cell phones/Printer cartridges/etc
All inkjet and toner cartridges, cell phones, GPS devices, digital cameras, MP3 players and headsets are accepted regardless of brand or condition. Simply drop these items at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility.
Pope/Douglas does not recycle landline phones.
However, recycle the telephone cords/wires and rechargeable batteries from cordless phone handsets.