Dakota County Recycling Resources

Find more information about these Dakota County programs and resources: 

Business Recycling Program

Businesses can receive funding to help reduce waste and start recycling or food scraps collection. No match required. Businesses can get technical support, free container labels, and educational resources. Learn more.

Multifamily Recycling Program

Dakota County offers help, in-person education, and funding to start recycling at apartments, condos, townhomes, and senior living buildings. Learn more about the Multifamily Recycling Program.

School Recycling Program

Grants are available to help reduce food waste, cut down on trash, improve recycling and composting, and educate students and staff. Request free recycling education performances, field trips, container labels and activity guides. Learn more about the School Recycling Program.

Environmental Education Resources

Residents, businesses, schools, and organizations can use free templates, handouts, activity kits, and more to teach about recycling, composting, hazardous waste, and waste prevention. Learn more

Event recycling RESOURCES

Festivals, parties, and events can create a lot of trash. Help make your next event low-waste. Learn more