Household Hazardous Waste Facility

The Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste Facility is available to residents of Blue Earth County at no charge. 

LOCATION 
Household Hazardous Waste Facility
651 Summit Avenue
Mankato MN  56001
PHONE:  507-304-4381

 


HOURS OF OPERATION
APRIL through OCTOBER

     Every Tuesday:  12 noon to 6:00 p.m.
     Second Saturday of each month:  8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER through MARCH:  CLOSED

 


ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Blue Earth County Household Hazardous Waste program operates with a permit from the MN Pollution Control Agency (PCA). It is permitted to accept wastes from HOUSEHOLDS ONLY, not from businesses, non-profits or institutions.

  • Products should be in their original containers 
  • All products should be identified
  • Products should not be kept in hot cars 
  • Products should not be frozen 

 


ACCEPTABLE ITEMS

HOUSEHOLD ITEMS 
Aerosol CansFurniture Polishes
Aluminum CleanersHousehold Cleaners
Ammonia-based Cleaners   Metal Polish with Solvents
Bug/Insect SpraysOven Cleaners
DegreasersPaints
Floor Care ProductsWindow Cleaners

GARAGE ITEMS
 
AdhesivesKarosene
Anit-FreezeMineral Spirits
Battery AcidsMotor Oil
Car WaxesPaint Thinners
Caulking CompoundsRoofing Tars
Carcoal Lighter FluidSolvents
Diesel FuelTurpentine
Fuel OilsWood Perservatives
GasolineVehicle Batteries
Glues 

MISC. ITEMS
 
Artists' Paints/Moth Balls
Button BatteriesPhotographic Chemicals
Decorative Light Strings    Rat Poisons
Dry Cleaning SolventsRechargeable Batteries
FertilizersSwimming Pool Acids
Fiverglass EpoxiesThermometers (Mercury)
Fluorescent BulbsThermostats
Lawn/Garden ProductsWeed Killers
Lighter Fluids