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.
Olmsted County has completed abatement and cleanup of a burnt structure at the property located at 6502 75th Street NW in the Douglas/Oronoco area.
The abatement project addressed environmental concerns identified at the site. Work was completed by county staff, licensed contractors, and partnering agencies to protect public health, safety, and the environment.
County staff are evaluating the results of the cleanup to determine if any outstanding nuisance concerns still need to be addressed.
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.
