Holiday Light Recycling

RPU is offering free holiday light recycling for the 2026 season. Bring your unwanted holiday string lights and lighted decorations to the RPU Service Center now through Friday, January 29, 2027.

Recycling bins are located in our lobby at:


Rochester Public Utilities
4000 East River Rd NE
Rochester, MN 55906

 

Accepted  Please do not include
  • Holiday string lights, incandescent or LED, working or non-working
  • Holiday light decorations
  • Appliance or electrical cords
  • Battery packs
  • CFL bulbs
  • Cord adapters
  • Plastic rope lights
  • Telephone cords

Looking to replace your old holiday lights? RPU is also offering rebates on new LED holiday lighting. Customers can receive a 50% rebate on the cost of eligible LED holiday light strings and decorations, up to the maximum rebate amounts. Eligible purchases must be made by December 31, 2026.

Save on new LED holiday lights. See the 2026 LED Holiday Lighting Rebates section on the Residential Rebates page.

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RPU Service Center

4000 East River Rd NE
Rochester, MN, 55906

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RPU Service Center Lobby Hours:
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

RPU Customer Care by phone: 507-280-1500
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

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