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The Solid Waste and Recycling Office oversees all phases of solid waste and recycling including the development, coordination and implement of the Houston County Solid Waste Management Plan, Houston County Solid Waste Ordinance and the Houston County Recycling Program.

Houston County Recycler

Solid Waste Management Plan

Proper Sharps Management

Drop Site Information

Drop Site Prices Effective January 1, 2025
All Drop Site Locations

Refuse	$2.50 - 45 Gallon $2.00 Minimum Charger Per Bag
Demolition/Construction	$0.20 per lbs. $20.00 per cy
ALL Household Items	$0.20 per lbs. $20.00 per cy
Tires	$3.00 Auto off rim $8.00 Auto on rim $10.00 Semi/Large Truck/Implement* off rim $20.00 Tractor* off rim $65.00 Oversized tires* off rim *Not accepted on rim
Appliances	N/C for Residential Appliances $20.00 per Business Item/Ammonia or Gas Unit $50.00 per Unit with Items Left In. ALL UNITS ARE CHECKED BEFORE UNLOADED*Plastic appliances are not recyclables - Fee to be determined by Site Supervisors
Electronics	N/C for Residential $0.35 per lbs for Business
Mattress	$10.00 per Mattress $15.00 for Wet, Soiled, or Damaged Mattress

The following items are NOT accepted at any Drop Site:

Compressed gas cylinders, fluorescent light bulbs, paint, sharps, used oil filters, antifreeze, mercury thermometers, and pesticides.

Please contact the Environmental Services office for more information on proper disposal of these items.

PLEASE NOTE:
Drop Site Supervisors will determine proper management of items - charges may apply

Drop Site Days and Hours of Operation

Days and Hours of Operation for Drop-Off Sites

All Sites - Saturdays - 8:00am to 3:00pm

Houston Site - Monday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Hokah Site - Tuesday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Caledonia Site - Wednesday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Spring Grove Site - Wednesday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

La Crescent Site - Thursday - 10:00am to 6:00pm

Visit the Houston County Recycler for drop-off site locations.

If you are a Houston County resident, you may use any of the drop-off site locations.

Amelia Meiners

Environmental Services Director
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Environmental Services Office

304 S. Marshall St.
Caledonia, MN 55921
P: 507-725-5800

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