Residential and Commercial Recycling Services

Reliable Recycling Services for Marshall, MN

Serving residential and commercial customers in Marshall, MN and the surrounding areas, Southwest Sanitation Inc provides full-service recycling services.

With over 60 years of experience, our family-owned business is dedicated to providing efficient and eco-friendly solutions for your recycling needs. We handle a variety of materials, ensuring that your waste is managed responsibly.

• Paper
• Tin
• Glass
• Plastic containers

Recycling varies by county. Call us to confirm if your county is eligible.

Choose Environmentally Responsible Recycling Services From Southwest Sanitation

Please review the complete recycling basics list so you know what you can and cannot put in the recycling container.

ALUMINUM:

• Pop and beer cans—empty and dry. Pie pans/trays—clean and dry
• NO burnt or dirty cans or pans/trays

TIN CANS:

• Empty and clean. No need to remove labels. Top and bottom lids are NO screw-on lids, aerosol cans, paint cans acceptable.

GLASS BOTTLES and JARS FROM FOOD AND BEVERAGES:

• Unbroken clear, brown, or green. Empty and clean. Remove and discard caps/lids—no need to remove labels.
• NO light bulbs, mirrors, window glass, dishes, drinking glasses, coffee cups/mugs, vases, ceramics, etc.

PLASTIC CONTAINERS:

• Plastic bottles/jugs/containers with 1, 2, 3, 5, or 7 inside the recycling symbol. Empty/clean. No need to remove labels.
• NO plastic containers without acceptable symbols and numbers; ‘clamshell’ containers, e.g. from salads, sandwiches, cookies, etc.; hoses/pipes; toys; plastic silverware.
• NO plastic bags/wrap. NO Styrofoam peanuts, packing material, cups, plates, etc..
• NO containers or plastic tubing used for medical purposes or that contained regulated or hazardous materials.

CARTONS and JUICE BOXES:

• Please empty out all liquid, remove caps or straws, and do not crush.     

NEWSPAPER and HOME/OFFICE PAPER:

• Clean/dry. Examples of acceptable items are newsprint, magazines and catalogs, computer/copy paper, junk mail, stationery, and envelopes (no plastic envelopes).
• NO wet/greasy/dirty paper items, carbon paper, food wrappers, waxed paper, rubber bands, paper clips, plastic/metal bindings, Tyvek envelopes, etc.

CARDBOARD and Paper Grocery Bags:

• Break down and flatten cardboard boxes.
• NO GREASY/DIRTY CARDBOARD BOXES NO GREASY/DIRTY PAPER BAGS

PAPERBOARD PACKAGING:

• Examples: cereal, macaroni, cracker, cake mix boxes, pop/beer cartons. Remove & discard any liners, cellophane, plastic, or any metal edges. Flatten package. Pizza delivery boxes are acceptable but please make sure to remove any food, liners, etc.

• NO waxed paper packaging such as ice cream cartons, margarine boxes, and frozen pizza cartons.

Please DO NOT place recyclables in plastic bags before putting them in recycling carts/containers at drop-off locations.

Thank you for your cooperation! Get in touch with us to start recycling today.

Exceptional Benefits of Choosing Us

When you choose Southwest Sanitation, you're not just getting a service; you're partnering with a trusted local business that values community and sustainability. Our long-standing presence in the area and commitment to quality make us the preferred choice for recycling services.

• Third-generation business
• Family and locally owned and operated
• Free, same-day quotes
• Serving the area for over 60 years
• Only locally owned trash company in Lyon County

Contact us now to experience our exceptional service.

Contact Us

Ready to make a positive impact on the environment? Reach out to Southwest Sanitation for all your recycling needs. Our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to assist you with any questions and provide you with a free, same-day quote.