What is On-Site Disposal

In Carver County, private land may not be used for general solid waste disposal — such as burying trash or debris — unless specifically allowed under the rules below.

Allowed Exception: Concrete and Reinforcing Bar from Farm Building Demolition

Under certain conditions, you may bury concrete and reinforcing bar (rebar) — but only if all of these requirements are met:

• You submit a complete application (with required fees) to the Environmental Services department before burial.

• The concrete and rebar must come from a demolished building or structure located on land that is used for farming. They cannot come from residential or commercial buildings or activities.

• No other materials governed by the county’s solid waste regulations (or by Minnesota state statutes) may be buried along with them.

• The application must describe exactly where the burial will occur, how much material will be buried, excavation dimensions (including cover), a site-restoration plan, and any additional site-specific details the Department requires.

• The burial site must be on the same parcel of land as the demolished structure, and that land must be classified as “agricultural” by the County Assessor.

• The burial site must not be located inside a municipality, a transition area, or a Shoreland Impact Zone. It also cannot be within 50 feet of a wetland, floodplain, bluff, public right-of-way, or property line.

• Once the concrete and rebar are placed, they must be covered by at least three feet of soil. The ground must be graded and restored so it does not erode or settle.

• The property owner must give at least 48 hours notice to the Department before burial and grant the Department access to inspect the site before the material is covered.

• Within 90 days after burial, the owner must record an affidavit with the County Recorder. This must include a legal property description and a map (based on available information) showing the burial’s location on the property. The recording ensures this information appears in routine title searches for the property.