Trash & Recycling in Wright County, MN (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Wright County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Wright County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Bulk Item Disposal
Large items go through your hauler's bulk pickup or a drop-off. Wright County's Compost & Recycling Facility in Buffalo takes household hazardous waste, electronics, scrap metal, and yard waste. State law bans yard waste from the landfill.
Wright County Bulk & Hazardous Waste Disposal
Some RestrictionsMN Stat. §115A.931
a person may not place yard waste: (1) in mixed municipal solid waste; (2) in a disposal facility
Recycling Requirements
Minnesota law requires every county, metro or not, to give residents an opportunity to recycle. Wright County meets that duty through city curbside programs and its Buffalo recycling facility. Accepted materials go in a single-stream cart.
Wright County Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsMN Stat. §115A.552
Counties shall ensure that residents, including residents of single and multifamily dwellings, have an opportunity to recycle.
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