Solid Waste Facility

The mission of the Rice County Solid Waste Facility is to properly collect and safely dispose of waste generated by the residents and businesses of Rice County in a manner that is environmentally safe. This includes the collection and processing of wastes such as:

  • Appliances
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Pallets
  • Tires
  • Variety of Recyclables Including Electronic Waste
  • Very Small Quantity Generators of Hazardous Waste
  • Yard Waste

The Solid Waste Facility is responsible for the efficient and environmentally sound disposal of solid waste for the county. 

Licensed Haulers


If you would like to see a list of licensed haulers, please refer to our List of Haulers Licensed to Operate in Rice County (PDF).


Calendar


The Current Calendar (PDF) provides information about the Landfill, Recycling Center and Household Hazardous Waste Facility pickup dates and hours of operation.

Additional Information


The following pages provide more information about waste collection and its processes:

Publications

  1. Minnesota History of Solid Waste (PDF)
  2. Solid Waste Management Plan Update (PDF)
  3. Solid Waste Ordinance (PDF)