Address: Across the street from the Hazardous Waste Facility - 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906 Phone: 507-328-7070Fax: 507-328-7090 Compost Site Hours: Open seven days a week during daylight hours Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Email:reducewaste@olmstedcounty.gov
The OWEF produces steam and electricity which is provided to 30+ buildings in the Olmsted County District Energy System (OCDES). The OWEF reduces the volume of waste sent to a landfill by about 90%.
Welcome to the Olmsted County Environmental Resources report a concern webpage, your central hub for contacting us about various issues, including illegal burning, illegal dumping, public health nuisance, and service-related concerns related to garbage collection within our county. Our dedicated staff is at your service Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Olmsted County efficiently manages garbage and recycling disposal through streamlined processes outlined in the Designated Waste and Solid Waste Management ordinances. These regulations cover self-hauler procedures, hauler licensing, and registration.
The Sustainable Business Park is a bold new vision to transform 72 acres of vacant land into a thriving hub for green innovation. Located next to the Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility (OWEF) and a future state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), this park will attract businesses that can use the renewable energy and materials we already produce—turning waste into economic opportunity.
