Recycling

RECYCLING SAVES AFTON!

HOW? By putting acceptable recyclable materials into your recycling bin instead of your trash bin, you...

SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT...by keeping excess trash out of landfills.

SAVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES...by paying attention to recycling, your habits will change...you will start to look for products that have less packaging, or packaging that can be recycled, thereby using less of our natural resources.

SAVE MONEY...by recycling materials, you can switch your large trash bin for a smaller size trash bin -- call Highland Sanitation to make the switch! 651-458-0043.

Medication Drop Box Dispose of unused medications properly

Going Green 2024 Guide to Recycling & Waste

County Environmental Center Dispose of hazardous materials properly

Metal & Tire Recycling Day May 18, 2024

Mark your calendars ~ Metal and Tire Recycling Day is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the City Garage, 1675 Stagecoach Trail. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Residents must unload their own vehicles—come prepared to unload.

Scrap metal includes swing sets, bicycles, metal toys, etc. (NO appliances are allowed.) All fabric, rubber, wood, fluids, and anything else that is not metal must be removed.
Tires must be off the rims (metal rims can be recycled). Tire size is limited to your ability to lift them. NO large tires such as tractor tires. This is for personal disposal only. NO commercial supplies of tires.)

PLEASE BE AWARE: A maximum of 4 tires per household will be accepted. Exceptions to this may be considered but residents must contact City Hal prior to the event if they are requesting to bring more than 4 tires.

The City has the right to refuse non-residents, or refuse certain metal items.

Please be patient and cooperate with staff by following their direction in lining up and unloading your metal items and tires.