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Each year Carver County conducts two Special Waste Collection days and one household hazardous waste collection where residents can drop-off their special waste items. For more information, contact Environmental Services at (952) 361-1800. If you can't make it to one of our event collections, you can visit the Carver County Environmental Center, open year-round.

Proof of residency, such as a drivers license or utility statement, is required. Cash or check payment accepted. NO debit or credit cards will be accepted. Events will be shut down during inclement weather.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Watertown - April 26, 2025

Saturday, April 26, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
3580 CR 10 N
Watertown, MN

Materials Accepted (No Charge)

• Automotive Products
• Used motor oil, filters & antifreeze
• Batteries
• automotive & marine
• mercuric oxide
• non-rechargeable (alkaline & button)
• rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride & lithium ion)
• Fluorescent Bulbs (maximum of 25 bulbs recycled per visit)
• Household Hazardous Waste
• paint, stain, varnish, stripper, thinner, sealers
• fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, weed killers
• aerosol cans, drain cleaner, mercury thermometers & thermostats, nail polish & remover, household cleaners
• camping fuels, propane tanks, gasoline & other automotive products

Materials Not Accepted

• tires
• appliances
• ammunition
• e-waste
• scrap metal
• garbage
• business waste
• construction & demolition debris
• furniture
• mattresses & box springs
• wood

Businesses are prohibited from participating in this event

Special Waste Collection - Cologne - May 17, 2025

Saturday, May 17, 2025
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Carver County Public Works
11360 US Hwy 212
Cologne, MN 55322

Materials Accepted (No Charge)

Automotive Products
- used motor oil, filters & antifreeze
Batteries
- automotive & marine
- mercuric oxide
- non-rechargeable (alkaline & button)
- rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride & lithium ion)
- silver oxide
- battery operated devices (electric toothbrush base, etc.)
Electronics (excluding TVs & monitors)
- CPUs & laptops, printers & scanners, keyboard & mouse, external hard drives
- VCR, DVD & Blu-ray players, stereo receiver, CD player & speakers, personal audio & video devices
- cell phones
Fluorescent Bulbs (maximum of 25 bulbs recycled per visit)
Household Hazardous Waste
- paint, stain, varnish, stripper, thinner, sealers
- fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, weed killers
- aerosol cans, drain cleaner, mercury thermometers & thermostats, nail polish & remover, household cleaners
- camping fuels, propane tanks, gasoline & other automotive products
Scrap Metal (non-metal materials must be removed)

Materials Accepted (for a FEE)

Appliances (residential) - $10.00/item
- refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water softener or heater, dehumidifier, and air conditioner
- additional fees may apply for gas/ammonia appliances
Bicycles - $3.00/item
Electronics
- Televisions & monitors - $10.00/item
Fluorescent Bulbs (business)
- 4ft & under - $0.40 each
- greater than 4ft - $0.75 each
- compact (CFLs) - $0.60 each
- irregular shape - $1.00 each
- HID - $2.30/each
- high pressure HG - $12.00 each
- broken - $2.14/pound
- ballasts - $0.99/pound
Small Engine Devices - $5.00/item
- riding & push lawnmowers, weed whips & leaf blowers, snow blowers, generators (drain all fluids)
Tires (rims are accepted)
- car, truck & SUV - $3.00 each
- semi-truck/trailer, large tires - $8.00 each
- tractor (large) rear tires - $25.00 each

Materials NOT Accepted

ammunition
business hazardous waste
construction & demolition debris
furniture
mattresses & box springs
trash/garbage
wood

Carver County Businesses

Except for the following materials, businesses are prohibited from participating in the Special Waste Collections.

Fluorescent bulbs will be accepted for a fee. (Limit 50 bulbs per business per event.) Xcel Energy customers may dispose of their first ten fluorescent bulbs for no charge by showing their Xcel Energy statement.

For no charge, small business may also bring antifreeze, auto batteries, up to five oil filters and up to 20 gallons of motor oil. Excess quantities of oil or oil filters will not be accepted. Used motor oil should be contained in sealed 5 gallon or less containers.

Hazardous Waste Generators: Receipts will be provided for reporting. VSQGs are encouraged to bring in the above wastes, but SQGs and LQGs are prohibited from the events without exception.

Special Waste Collection - Hollywood Township - September 13, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Carver County Hollywood Public Works
3480 Co Rd 21
Hollywood Township

Materials Accepted (No Charge)

Automotive Products
- used motor oil, filters & antifreeze
Batteries
- automotive & marine
- mercuric oxide
- non-rechargeable (alkaline & button)
- rechargeable (nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride & lithium ion)
- silver oxide
- battery operated devices (electric toothbrush base, etc.)
Electronics (excluding TVs & monitors)
- CPUs & laptops, printers & scanners, keyboard & mouse, external hard drives
- VCR, DVD & Blu-ray players, stereo receiver, CD player & speakers, personal audio & video devices
- cell phones
Fluorescent Bulbs (maximum of 25 bulbs recycled per visit)
Household Hazardous Waste
- paint, stain, varnish, stripper, thinner, sealers
- fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, weed killers
- aerosol cans, drain cleaner, mercury thermometers & thermostats, nail polish & remover, household cleaners
- camping fuels, propane tanks, gasoline & other automotive products
Scrap Metal (non-metal materials must be removed)

Materials Accepted (for a FEE)

Appliances (residential) - $10.00/item
- refrigerator, stove, microwave, washer, dryer, dishwasher, water softener or heater, dehumidifier, and air conditioner
- additional fees may apply for gas/ammonia appliances
Bicycles - $3.00/item
Electronics
- Televisions & monitors - $10.00/item
Fluorescent Bulbs (business)
- 4ft & under - $0.40 each
- greater than 4ft - $0.75 each
- compact (CFLs) - $0.60 each
- irregular shape - $1.00 each
- HID - $2.30/each
- high pressure HG - $12.00 each
- broken - $2.14/pound
- ballasts - $0.99/pound
Small Engine Devices - $5.00/item
- riding & push lawnmowers, weed whips & leaf blowers, snow blowers, generators (drain all fluids)
Tires (rims are accepted)
- car, truck & SUV - $3.00 each
- semi truck/trailer, large tires - $8.00 each
- tractor (large) rear tires - $25.00 each

Materials NOT Accepted

ammunition
business hazardous waste
construction & demolition debris
furniture
mattresses & box springs
trash/garbage
wood

Carver County Businesses

Except for the following materials, businesses are prohibited from participating in the Special Waste Collections.

Fluorescent bulbs will be accepted for a fee. (Limit 50 bulbs per business per event.) Xcel Energy customers may dispose of their first ten fluorescent bulbs for no charge by showing their Xcel Energy statement.

For no charge, small business may also bring antifreeze, auto batteries, up to five oil filters and up to 20 gallons of motor oil. Excess quantities of oil or oil filters will not be accepted. Used motor oil should be contained in sealed 5 gallon or less containers.

Hazardous Waste Generators: Receipts will be provided for reporting. VSQGs are encouraged to bring in the above wastes, but SQGs and LQGs are prohibited from the events without exception.