Recycling Guide

Electronic, Metal & Appliance Recycling in Elk River, MN

Locally owned Lake State Recycling is your one-stop shop for all your recycling needs. We accept a wide range of recyclables including e-scrap, non-ferrous metals like aluminum and copper, ferrous metals like steel and iron, precious metals, car parts like batteries and rims, and even catalytic converters. Our friendly, experienced staff will help you sort through your materials, ensure they are recycled responsibly, and that you get paid a fair, competitive price. Whether you're a homeowner cleaning out the garage or a contractor with a large project, rest assured knowing Lake State Recycling can help!

Our Recycling Process

01 Drop Off

Once you arrive at our location, we’ll work with you to assess your recyclable material and identify the most efficient and profitable way to handle it. At that time, we will direct you to the proper area of our yard in order to unload and begin weighing the materials.

02 Weigh In

We calculate final prices based on the weight and grade of your metal or other recyclable material. We want our customers to feel confident they received the best possible price. That’s why we conduct a thorough weigh-in to ensure accurate assessment.

03 Payment

We focus on providing our customers with consistent, fair, and up-to-date pricing based on the worldwide market. We will also do our best to find a market for material that we may not regularly receive, so feel free to contact us to see how we can serve you.

Commercial & Industrial Recycling

Have a commercial space or industrial jobsite? We also offer large-scale recycling services for materials including e-scrap, non-ferrous metals, and ferrous metals. We can even provide drop off and pickup dumpster services, making the recycling process easy and worry free.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How should I prepare my recyclables?

    Prior to coming to Lake State Recycling, you must drain all fluids such as gas and oil. You must also remove any hazardous materials such as batteries.

  • Can I drop off my recyclables or do you offer pickup services?

    We do not currently offer pickup services. However, we accept drop-offs Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., no appointment necessary.

  • Do I need to separate my recyclables?

    Yes, all recyclables should be separated by like items for better, more accurate pricing. All items not sorted will be paid by the lowest item.

  • What happens to the recyclables after I drop them off?

    ll recyclables are sorted and packaged to be sent out for further end-of-life recycling. Our partners work hard to ensure effective, responsible recycling.

Recyclable Materials

We accept a variety of household scrap metals like copper, brass, aluminum, and lead. Other accepted materials include cardboard, tin cans, appliances, and household electronics.

Common commercial scrap items we accept include steel, copper wire, copper tubing, brass fittings, and painted siding and gutters. Click the button below for a more complete list of accepted and unaccepted items. If you still have questions, contact us and we will try to find a solution for your material.

Lake State Recycling offers a responsible solution for your unwanted car parts, including catalytic converters, car batteries (lead-acid), steel rims, aluminum rims, alternators and starters, engine radiators, engines, mufflers, and brackets. If you still have questions, contact us and we will try to find a solution for your material.

As your certified R2v3 e-scrap partner, Lake State Recycling accepts computers and laptops, tube and flat-screen televisions, printers, cell phones, VCR and DVD players, processors/CPUs, gaming consoles, home theater + audio/audio-visual equipment, fax machines, power chords, and more. 

$10 per unit

Trust LSR to responsibly recycle your commercial and household appliances: washers, dryers, ranges (gas and electric), microwaves, freezers, A/C units (window and central air), refrigerators, dishwashers, trash compactors, hot water heaters, and more. 

Any fossil fuel or materials used in collecting fossil fuels

Any infectious or biological wastes or equipment that contained them

Any media contaminated with oil

Any liquid

Any chemicals, oils, or powders

Any equipment that contains chemicals of any kind

Any equipment and/or material that contains asbestos

Any equipment that contains radioactive components

Any materials that would adversely impact our operations or result in environmental or health problems

Smoke detectors

Printed circuit boards (PCBs)

RV refrigerators

Carpet

Mattresses

Water softeners

Styrofoam

Plastic

Glass

Household furniture

Wood/lumber

Cardboard with a plastic coating

Oil Pans Must be REMOVED from all transmissions and engines 

Oversized/Unusual Loads

Have an unusual or oversized amount of metal or other scrap to recycle? We want to help. We will discuss a plan for oversized loads, and we will also do our best to find a market for material that we may not regularly receive. Contact us before you arrive to help our staff to best assist you when you pull up.

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