Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Sustainable Recycling Services
Eureka Recycling operates as a community-based nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to zero waste principles. Since 2001, we have provided residential recycling services and zero waste education to the Twin Cities metro area while functioning as a demonstration laboratory for sustainable practices. Our organization combines operational data with advocacy to influence systemic changes that reduce waste generation and protect vulnerable communities from environmental harm. We prioritize fair labor practices by offering living wages with benefits to over 100 employees, including unionized drivers and material recovery facility workers.Our 400-450 ton daily processing capacity facility serves Roseville, Lauderdale, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis while maintaining transparent supply chains that keep 100% of recycled materials within North America. Through educational tours and community engagement, we promote circular economy principles that conserve natural resources and combat climate change. Our dual focus on environmental stewardship and social responsibility positions us as industry leaders in sustainable waste management solutions.
Services
Residential Recycling Pickup
Material Recovery Processing
Zero Waste Education
Facility Tours
Recycling Guidelines
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We are Minnesota's only nonprofit zero waste social enterprise recycler
- All employees receive living wages with benefits since 2010
- Over 90% of materials stay within Midwest supply chains
- Pioneers in combining recycling operations with environmental advocacy
- Offer educational facility tours for community engagement
Services
Residential Recycling Pickup
We provide scheduled residential recycling collection services in Roseville, Lauderdale, Saint Paul, and Minneapolis. Our automated trucks collect materials following specific guidelines for proper sorting. Customers receive customized calendars and service alerts through our mobile app while maintaining consistent collection routes and procedures.
Material Recovery Processing
Our facility processes 400-450 tons of recyclables daily using advanced sorting technology. Materials undergo separation into specific categories for repurposing while maintaining strict quality control standards. The process includes manual and automated sorting systems to ensure maximum material recovery efficiency.
Zero Waste Education
We offer comprehensive educational programs about waste reduction and recycling practices. Virtual and onsite tours demonstrate the complete recycling process from collection to material transformation. Our initiatives focus on changing consumer behavior and promoting circular economy principles through community engagement.
Facility Tours
Public and private tours showcase our material recovery operations and sustainability practices. Participants observe sorting processes firsthand while learning about our social enterprise model. Special arrangements accommodate corporate, educational, and government groups with customized educational content.
Recycling Guidelines
We provide detailed guidelines for proper recycling practices through multiple platforms. Our mobile app helps identify acceptable materials while printed guides offer city-specific instructions. The program emphasizes contamination prevention and proper container preparation to maintain material quality standards.
People
Miriam Holsinger
Co-President
With extensive nonprofit leadership experience, Miriam co-leads Eureka Recycling's strategic direction while maintaining our commitment to zero waste principles and social responsibility.
Katie Drews
Co-President
Katie brings decades of environmental advocacy experience to her role, focusing on policy development and community engagement initiatives that advance our zero waste mission.
Aryendis Gonzalez
Senior Generalist of Human Resources
Aryendis manages HR operations with emphasis on maintaining fair labor practices and supporting our living wage employment model across all organizational levels.
Lucy Mullany
Director of Policy & Advocacy
Lucy leads our legislative efforts to create systemic waste reduction solutions, combining operational insights with policy expertise to drive industry-wide changes.
Kevin Wishon
Senior Materials Marketing Manager
Kevin oversees material supply chain operations, ensuring responsible market connections that maintain our commitment to regional economic development and sustainability.
Questions
What materials can I recycle with Eureka?
We accept standard recyclables including paper, cardboard, metal cans, and certain plastics. Check our website or mobile app for specific item guidelines.
How do I check my recycling schedule?
Download our mobile app or visit our website to access personalized recycling calendars and service alerts for your specific location.
What happens to collected recyclables?
Materials go to our Minneapolis facility for sorting, processing, and sale to responsible manufacturers who transform them into new products.
Do you offer educational tours?
Yes, we provide public, corporate, and school tours of our facility to demonstrate recycling processes and promote zero waste education.
What makes Eureka different from other recyclers?
We're a nonprofit social enterprise combining recycling operations with environmental advocacy while maintaining ethical labor practices and regional supply chains.
How do you handle holiday schedule changes?
Collections are delayed when holidays fall on or after Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day.
