Recycling & Solid Waste

Mission Statement

In Nicollet County, the goal of our Recycling and Solid Waste programs is to protect human health and the environment by ensuring responsible management of hazardous and nonhazardous waste.

To achieve this goal, Nicollet County seeks to:

• Educate residents and community groups to raise awareness of our programs and actions that protect the environment
• Implement programs that encourage residents to reduce the amount of waste generated
• Prevent future waste disposal problems by enforcing regulations

Solid Waste

Solid waste regulations in Nicollet County are:

• Guided by the Tri-County Solid Waste Management Plan (PDF)
• Mandated by the State of Minnesota Waste Management Act
• Regulated by the Nicollet County Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)
• Further regulated through Banning On-Site Disposal of Solid Waste (PDF)

Waste & Recycling Programs

• Additional Recycling and Disposal Options (PDF)
  View information on local facilities providing recycling and disposal services.
• Household Hazardous Waste
  The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility provides for safe disposal of hazardous waste items for Nicollet County residents, businesses, and farmers.
• Nicollet County Rural Household Recycling (PDF)
  This program provides recycling services for residents of the county.
• Self Haul Options (PDF)
  There are self-haul options for municipal solid waste, demolition debris, and compost disposal.
• Solid Waste Haulers (PDF)
  A license from Nicollet County is necessary in order to collect, transport, store, or process solid waste material within the county.