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OWEF Open House Poster - Saturday, April 15, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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Recycling Center Plus

Recycling Center Plus

Address: 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-328-7070
Facility Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email: pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

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Compost Site

Compost Site

Address: Across the street from the Hazardous Waste Facility - 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-328-7070 Fax: 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: pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

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Hazardous Waste Facility

Hazardous Waste Facility

Address: 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-328-7070
Facility Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Email: pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

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Kalmar Landfill

Kalmar Landfill

Address: 7401 19th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-7346 
Landfill Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

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Recycling & Waste Education Resources

Recycling & Waste Education Resources

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Waste-to-Energy Facility

Waste-to-Energy Facility

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%.

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Report Illegal Dumping/Burning

Report Illegal Dumping/Burning

To report illegal garbage dumping within the City of Rochester, call Rochester Community Development at 507-328-2950.

To report illegal garbage dumping outside of Rochester's city limits, call the Olmsted County Planning Department at 507-328-7100.

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Disposal Options - Garbage and Recycling

Disposal Options - Garbage and Recycling

1. Hire a Licensed Waste Hauler

Types of Waste Collected:

Municipal Solid Waste (Garbage) = MSW
Recycling = RECY
Construction & Demolition Debris = C & D
Industrial Solid Waste = ISW
Infectious Waste = IW
Bulky Materials = BULKY

Ace Solid Waste, Inc.
507-433-8131
Services: MSW, RECY, C & D, ISW

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Junk Haulers (Class D Licensed Haulers)

Junk Haulers (Class D Licensed Haulers)

Do you need help disposing of bulky items like appliances, furniture, exercise equipment, and more? The following junk haulers are registered to operate in Olmsted County.

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Proposed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Proposed Materials Recovery Facility (MRF)

Olmsted County hopes to create a local destination for recyclable materials in the coming years. Our department, with the support of the Olmsted County Board of Commissioners, is advocating for the creation of a MRF on the south side of the Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility.

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Environmental Achievement Awards

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Submit a Nomination

2023 Nomination Form - Fillable

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