Reviews of Washington County Environmental Center. (Recycling Center) in Minneapolis (Minnesota).

Washington County Environmental Center

106 Reviews

64 Comments

Recycling center

Recycling center

4039 Cottage Grove Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129, United States

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Information of Washington County Environmental Center, Recycling center in Minneapolis (Minnesota)

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Washington County Environmental Center

Keri Bloyer

Friendly and efficient staff! Quick and painless process- and free. I brought fluorescent bulbs, paint, stain, microwave, convection oven, and some paint thinner too.. they asked for my zip code and I never even had to get out of my car— felt like the goodwill drop off line but faster and easier and the staff were so so friendly:) highly recommend!

Nancy Steele

So happy they take electronics, etc. Less for the landfills! And there's a big supply of free paint, cleaning products, etc. Sometimes there's a wait to unload your stuff but they have a good system and the wait isn't bad.

david belisle

This place is great the staff is great if you want to get paid for free and it's good quality Pittsburgh Royal Dutch boy all good all good stuff never had anything bad there and mark the colors everything is nice and good there's books there's a lot of stuff there's house cleaners batteries oil

Randy Roering

Easy drop off, line was long but moved quickly, less than 10 minutes total. Also have a self service area to recycle household metals etc. Was able to recycle my old patio furniture. Great facility and great staff!!

Richard Miller

Very convenient did not have to get out of vehicle make sure items r in trunk of vehicle

Scot Fogelberg

The Washington County Recycle Center is pretty awesome. They provide a great service with great service. It is disappointing that they do not accept items from small businesses though. My small 8,000 sq ft building pays $60,000/yr in property tax and yet we are not able to recycle fluorescent light bulbs here. All of this stuff has to be recycle somewhere. The county should accept this.

Jeff Nelson

Clean organized location with excellent service and friendly staff. Drop off is generally very fast and doesn't require you to get out of your vehicle. Always have had a good experience. Only wish the hours of operation for this location were just a little longer and open all week. Other than that, it is great having this facility for recycling electronics, paints, and chemicals and not just letting them get thrown away.

Kelly (NinjaMom)

I love this place and frequent it often. The reuse store has books, spray paint, wall paint in quart,gallon and even 5 gallon pails, wood stain , automotive fluids, deck wash, wall paper remover, tile grout,paint stripper, weed killer, cleaning products and so much more! I even saw a fake xmas tree once! If your lucky they'll push in a new cart of stuff before you leave and you can take one....last....look before you go. I never go looking for something specific like a certain paint or color because that's when they won't have it but if you are flexible with what you need then there is a good chance you'll find something that will work. They fill the shelves throughout the day so if the shelves look bare just give them a few minutes and they may push in a fresh cart for the pickin's. Oh, and when you drop things off to be recycled, you don't even have to get out of your vehicle. They come get it out for you! But if you drop stuff off you have to have an I.D. The staff there is awesome too!! Always nice and helpful. There is a form you fill out before you leave but it's pretty simple and self explanatory. Have fun looking around and please make sure to clean up after yourselves. They keep it clean and so should we!

James Kane

Always easy in and out, they take most everything, but check the website first. Covid restrictions in place make the lines a little longer and slower but they do a great job. Check out their free reuse center for your DIY paint/stain project!

Trypp Adams

Free! Great spot to drop paint and auto chemicals, friendly staff. With the new Covid rules, line was out to the street but it only took 20 minutes to get through and drop my waste. Nice to see they take old TVs too.

jim55434

I am a single income, first time home owner and this has been an invaluable resource for me. My 101 year old fixer-upper needs a lot of cosmetic work and the recycling center has made it possible to do a lot of it for free. Free paint by the five gallon bucket full! Free gallons/pints/spray cans of paint. Free varnish and stains. Free cleaning solutions, pesticides and plant nutrients. It is different every time! I got a 40 lbs bag of ice melt once. Very clean and bright. Pleasant staff. Residents from neighboring counties are welcome. Parking is free and located in front of the door with handicap access.

C Wris

Still open for drop offs with added protections for COVID-19. Staff was quick, friendly, and courteous. Long lines resulted in about 20 minute wait before getting to drop off point.

Justin Prokop

I was just here on Saturday to drop off a load of recyclables and had a great experience. They literally swarmed my trailer and had a great attitude, despite being 8AM on a Saturday. Very friendly people. Keep up the good work.

Beth Pollack

Quick, courteous and hard working staff. I am grateful this place exists and thankful for what they do! Efficient drop off process and clean, organized looking facility.

Whitney Marie

I'm giving them a 3 because recycling is great and they seem nice, however nowhere on the website does it say that you have to be a MN resident to recycle your items here, nor does anyone tell you on the phone (I called twice to make sure I could recycle a 47" TV) I drove out of my way (about 30 minutes) to bring my TV here and because I wasn't a MN resident, they wouldn't take it. I asked, "Why?" and their response was a shrug with no suggestions as to where I should take my TV to dispose of it properly.

Danyiel C. Mager

Went here to pick up some paint and drop off some paint that I had from before. And the paint that I got for the most part was excellent and pretty much new there was one paints that was no good but otherwise they had spray paint I was very very impressed with their products that they had and all the different colors and stuff available and that they're doing as a service to help our environment was really great

Charlie Ly (I live here!)

All recyclable items got dump at the station!

Troy H

Washington county has a great center here. I am sure glad my taxes enable this to happen. It's a great resource for cleaning out the garage.

Jill McCorkel

Best example of true recycling. Keeps environment safer by allowing free drop off of all things that could otherwise be harmful. Provides free paint, stains, home improvement products containing hazardous components, cleaning supplies, plant and weed products and more. All products are recycled from other people's donations/drop offs, they are tested/verified and only reusable products are reissued.

E Anderson

Super friendly staff, great selection of items-- most gently used and most completely full. I would recommend getting there early in the day so you get the best pick as it seems like they put new items out every day.

Eric Nikolai

I come here at least 3 times a year. Always in and out very quickly. Love their free store. Get lots of paint and stain there.

Mary Hawkins

All residents whom lives in Washington County, should learn about this place! Very friendly and helpful staff! Great way to save the environment and money! 🥰 …

Tom Baatz

Quick and easy. Very professionally operated facility. Makes me proud to be a Washington Cty. resident.

Noah Bluesky

This place is awesome! Very clean and friendly staff. I get all my paint, stain, and misc garage chemicals here for free!

MtnsR4Me

Hrs are as listed. Asked to wear a mask, roll down window slightly, have everything organized and in trunk or back of vehicle. YA'LL ROCK!

Kat Ernst

The place is very clean, organized, workers are kind, and it's awesome to find stuff for free one would need to get anywaise, and others aren't wasting what they aren't going to use.

David Villegas

This place is Awesome, dont even have to get out of truck,,they unload everything!! I've been there before and it's a Gr8 place!!

Paul Rech

Fast, easy, efficient place to get rid of all that hard to dispose of stuff that piles up in every house. Don't over think it, just head on down and see for yourself. Staff is top notch.

Richard Lee

Quick and easy drop off, took what they could and told me what they couldn't take, along with where I could dispose of them. Fast and easy! Don't ask me if they take ... Check their website or call them!

Jason D

Quick and easy way to recycle my 55” tv for free. They grabbed it out of my trunk so I didn’t have to move a muscle.

Ron Siebenaler

Awsome people. Just wish they would let you take more stuff .

Lydia Guise

It's just nice to have a place to go and be able to drop off un-used items.

Mike B

Nice, line went quick. If you have to unload yourself they shouldn't make single sort sit in the same line though.

Wayne Butt

The staff was very helpful! It is nice to know hazard waste is being recycled.

R J

Friendly staff, lots of good things, call to check hours though because website was incorrect.

Terese Mclean Mclean

They are so helpful and pleasant they take anything I have brought to them and their reuse stuff is great

Gale Field

Just like every time I go there, VERY SATISFIED WITH EVERYTHING THEY DO!!!

Holly Noye

Easy place to drop off my old TV's. I also go in there for recycled paint. Love it there!!

Ronda Davidson

Good experience went outside and shopped and picked up some paint thank you for recycling

Jeana Weber (Jleegirl74)

The environmental store is open again. Check the website for new hours and rules.

Knight Knight

Nice staff, easy assess!

Arthur Kotz (Art)

My visits have been quick and efficient. A terrific service!

Derek Jemelka

Best place to get free stuff

Johnpaul Mack

great place....wish the hours were better.

Johnny Love

Got my cleaning products for free.. can't beat that..

Jay Yang

Love this place but damn not open Monday

Scott Nelson

Super people, quick service, doing great work.

Daniel Hirte

Fast and efficient service. Great service to the residents of Washington County.

MN Murph

This is such an amazingly helpful place! Thank you to everyone here!

Barbara H

These guys are the greatest.

Troy Rich

Friendly staff that are quick and professional.

Dee Pipitone-Sarkar

Well organized, line moved fast.

Kim Bjerke

Nice service that is well run. thanks

James Woodruff

Easy drop off. Friendly staff.

Douglas Hlavacek

Friendly staff and fast unloading

Brianna Mae Cox (Bri)

Got the paint I need !

Scot Kelch

Fast and friendly.

Chris B

Always a smooth experience.

Jack Gilbert

Best place, Ever!

Joseph L

It's free

Robert Layland

Awesome service!

Dickson Gyasi nimako

Good service

SoftHard Solutions

(Translation) Good place (Original) Buen lugar

Al Bataglia

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