This Saturday, Nov. 15, is America Recycles Day — a perfect time to recommit to recycling and make sure we’re all doing our part.

What happens to the items you recycle?

In the Twin Cities metro area, recycling is real — and it works! When you recycle correctly, your items go on a second-life journey right her in Minnesota.

• Plastic bottles like milk jugs and detergent containers are recycled in Paynesville and transformed into decking and landscaping products.
• Glass bottles and jars get melted down and made into new containers in Shakopee.
• Paper and cardboard are turned into new boxes and packaging in Becker.
• Metal cans are made into new cans, while others become parts for cars and appliances.

Visit RecyclingExists.com to learn more about the recycling process in Minnesota.

2026 Eden Prairie Recycling Guide

Your 2026 Recycling Guide was mailed to Eden Prairie households last week! Inside, you’ll find helpful information about:

• What can and can’t go in your recycling cart
• How to recycle organics and dispose of hazardous waste
• Where to drop off expired medicine safely
• 2026 recycling event dates — and more!

Read or download the guide in English, Spanish or Somali at edenprairiemn.gov/RecyclingGuide.

Free Recycling Resources from Hennepin County

Not sure what goes in your recycling or organics bin? Hennepin County offers free tools to help you recycle right — including flyers, magnets and container labels. One of the most helpful is the Organics Recycling at Home Label for Residents, a simple sticker you can place near your compost bin to remind everyone what belongs (and doesn’t belong) in organics recycling.

Order this label — and other free recycling resources — at environmental-resources.myshopify.com.