Recycling

Contact Information

Recycling Attendant
Steve Cozzi
(218) 606-6972
[email protected]

Supervisor Liaison
Joanne Pufahl

Hours

New hours beginning October 1, 2021 (see below)

The Lakewood Recycling Center is generously provided by a grant from our partners at WLSSD and is located adjacent to the Town Hall: 3110 Strand Road.

Wednesday 3:00 - 9:00 PM Beginning October 1, 2021 Wednesday 1:00 - 7:00 PM

Saturday 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Closed on Federal Holidays & during inclement weather, -20 degrees below zero with wind chill factor; anytime the schools are closed.

Please DO NOT leave recycled materials if the center is closed. This will be considered a dumping violation.

Recycling Tips from WLSSD at https://wlssd.com/services/recycling/recycling-for-residents/

Accepted Materials

(DO NOT leave recycled materials if the center is closed. This will be considered a dumping violation.)

Mixed Paper & Cardboard (Separated)

Paper of any color
Press board boxes
Junk mail
Magazines
Newspapers and advertisements
Shredded paper (must be contained in a paper bag)

Cardboard (Separate bin)

Cardboard with wavy layer between two pieces of thick paper
Has to be flattened
No waxed cardboard

Aluminium Cans

Cans should be rinsed and secured in a plastic garbage bag

Mixed Containers

Rinse all food containers
Plastic bottles, tubs, jugs, jars, and lids
Glass bottles and jars
Steel cans
No film or foam including Styrofoam and plastic bags
No plastic cups, plates, or utensils
No buckets
No motor oil or antifreeze containers
No take-out, deli, or clamshell containers
No window glass, ceramics, or drinking glasses
No scrap metal

Film Plastics

Film must be clean and dry
Grocery and retail bags
Newspaper bags
Bread bags
Produce bags
Paper product packaging wrap
Pallet and case wrap
No black plastic bags