Hazardous waste drop-offVerified October 2026

Dakota County Recycling Zone

Dakota County Recycling Zone is a household hazardous waste (HHW) drop-off in Dakota County, MN, listed under Eagan. The site is operated by a local government or district and is meant for drop-offs by the public. Materials on record: household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. We list 41 other drop-off sites in Dakota County.

Address	3365 Dodd Road, Eagan, MN 55121 Directions
County	Dakota County, MN
Phone	(952) 891-7800
Website	dakotacountymn.gov
Hours	Wed: 9 am to 8 pm Thu: 12 pm to 8 pm Fri: 9 am to 5 pm Sat: 8 am to 5 pm 2026 hours. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Fees	TV or monitor $10 each Passenger/SUV/pickup/minivan tire, 15 in or smaller $6 Tire, 16-17 in $7 Tire, 18-19 in $8 Tire, 20-22 in $10 Tire on rim add $1 Most items are free; fees apply to TVs, monitors and tires (credit card or exact change). No race or slick tires.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties; staff scan the driver's license barcode, ID or proof of residency is requested for demographic purposes.
Access	Public drop-off run by a city, county or district
Accepts	Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, hazardous waste, paint, batteries, motor oil, household recycling
Not accepted	appliances, furniture, mattresses, carpet, yard waste, construction debris, medications, asbestos, styrofoam, plastic bags
Payment	card, cash

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

Leave medicines and sharps for a pharmacy take-back unless the site says otherwise.
Keep your receipt; some sites need it for return visits or disputes.

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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 Dakota County Recycling Zone?

3365 Dodd Road, Eagan, MN 55121. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.

What can I drop off at Dakota County Recycling Zone?

Dakota County Recycling Zone is listed for household hazardous waste, electronics, tires and scrap metal. Not accepted: appliances, furniture, mattresses, carpet, yard waste and construction debris.

Can non-residents use Dakota County Recycling Zone?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: Residents of Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties; staff scan the driver's license barcode, ID or proof of residency is requested for demographic purposes..

How much does it cost to dump at Dakota County Recycling Zone?

TV or monitor: $10 each; Passenger/SUV/pickup/minivan tire, 15 in or smaller: $6; Tire, 16-17 in: $7; Tire, 18-19 in: $8. Most items are free; fees apply to TVs, monitors and tires (credit card or exact change). No race or slick tires.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Dakota County Recycling Zone open?

Wed: 9 am to 8 pm; Thu: 12 pm to 8 pm; Fri: 9 am to 5 pm; Sat: 8 am to 5 pm. 2026 hours. Closed New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day..

What other household hazardous waste sites are near Dakota County Recycling Zone?

Emr - Saint Paul in Saint Paul (6.7 mi), Bay West INC in Saint Paul (8.7 mi) and Eureka Recycling in Minneapolis (12 mi).

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