Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Alpha Container Services & Recycling
You will find Alpha Container Services & Recycling in Rosemount, MN. It is a transfer station in Dakota County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. It is listed for household trash & bulky items. Dakota County has 42 sites in our directory, including this one.
| Address | 4180 160th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | Dakota County, MN |
| Phone | (952) 746-5832 |
| Website | dakotacountymn.gov |
| Hours | Opening times are missing from our sources, so confirm them first. |
| Fees | Fees unknown to us. Call and describe your load to get a quote. |
| Access | Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: dakotacountymn.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in Dakota County
- For one-time large-item pickup, call your garbage hauler. The county also points residents to temporary dumpster rental, one-time-use bags sold at home improvement stores, and the transfer stations and landfills it lists; call each site for fees, hours and accepted items. Source
- Yard waste cannot go in the trash. Use a container you can empty, a paper bag or a BPI-certified compostable bag; plastic bags are not allowed at yard waste sites. Source
- Recycling Zone Plus, a second household hazardous waste and recycling drop-off in Lakeville built by Dakota and Scott counties, is expected to open in spring 2027. The Eagan Recycling Zone stays open. Source
Before you go
- Gates at smaller sites often close early or on certain weekdays; call first.
- Strap down furniture and cover light material so nothing blows out on the way.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Some private sites only serve contractors and haulers; check first.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Empire MSW Processing & Ssom Compost Facility Transfer station
- Nrg Empire Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brush
- Skb Rosemount Industrial Waste Facility Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debris
- Allied Waste Recyclery Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Wed: 9 am to 8 pm … TV or monitor: $10 eachHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTiresScrap metal
- Hours: Tue: 11 am to 7 pm …Household hazardous wasteElectronics
More in Dakota County
All 42 drop-off sites in Dakota County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Alpha Container Services & Recycling?
4180 160th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
What can I drop off at Alpha Container Services & Recycling?
Alpha Container Services & Recycling is listed for household trash & bulky items.
Is Alpha Container Services & Recycling open to the public?
Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome.
What other transfer stations are near Alpha Container Services & Recycling?
Empire MSW Processing & Ssom Compost Facility in Rosemount (1.5 mi), Nrg Empire in Rosemount (1.7 mi) and Skb Rosemount Industrial Waste Facility in Rosemount (2.6 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Rosemount?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Dakota County Recycling Zone, about 9.6 miles away.
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