Garbage

There is a proper place for all your waste. The proper place is not always the garbage can. Management of waste includes reduction, reuse, recycling, and disposal. Contact the Olmsted County Solid Waste Recycling Information Center at (507) 285-7039.

Property owners are responsible for either arranging for garbage removal through private companies or for removal and legally disposing of garbage from property on a regular basis.

63.242 (1)
Exterior Storage
Planning and Zoning (507) 328-7100
All waste, debris, or garbage must be kept in an enclosed building or container designed for that purpose.

141.09
Location of containers
Planning and Zoning (507) 328-7100
If there is an alley, garbage containers must be kept as near the rear of the property as possible. Containers stored within a house, garage, or other structure shall be made easily accessible each scheduled collection day.

141.23
Schedule and hours of collection
Planning and Zoning (507) 328-7100
Private companies collect garbage at least once a week. In residential areas, collection should occur between 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. In commercial and industrial areas, collection should occur between 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m..

141.32
Self Hauling
Garbage Disposal (self-haul) Facility (507) 328-7040
Any person disposing of refuse at a site operated by the city or county must pay a fee based upon the size of the vehicle hauling the refuse.

Recycling
Planning and Zoning (507) 328-7100
Residential customers of garbage removal companies must separate
recyclable materials from garbage. Recyclables include newsprint, glass, corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and scrap mixed paper. This is according to the County Waste Ordinance #10.

141.11
Hazardous waste
Olmsted County Public Works (507) 328-7070
Contact Minnesota Pollution Control Agency or Olmsted County Public Works Department.