String lights and electrical cords do not belong in your home recycling cart because they wrap around machines at sorting facilities and cause damage. Instead, drop off unused or unwanted holiday lights and extension cords at the following locations from November 15 - January 31:
- Mendota Heights City Hall - 1101 Victoria Curve, Mendota Heights
- South St. Paul City Hall - 125 3rd Avenue North, South St. Paul
- West St. Paul City Hall - 1616 Humboldt Avenue, West St. Paul
- Dakota County Northern Service Center - 1 Mendota Road, West St. Paul