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1. What can I do with household hazardous waste?

Common household products, such as paints, solvents, cleaning products, adhesives and pesticides can be hazardous to humans, animals and the environment when improperly disposed of. Rice County residents are encouraged to bring any unwanted household hazardous waste to the Solid Waste facility at 3800 E 145 St in Dundas.

For more information, refer to our Household Hazardous Waste page.

2. How do I recycle at my home?

Contact one of Rice County’s licensed haulers to arrange curbside pickup. Find information on licensed hauler on our Recycling Center page.

3. How do I recycle batteries?

Businesses that sell automotive (lead acid) batteries also accept used batteries for recycling. Rechargeable batteries must be recycled, but household alkaline batteries may be placed in the trash.

Both lead and rechargeable batteries may be recycled at the recycling center located at the Rice County Solid Waste facility.

4. Can I recycle fluorescent bulbs?

Some area hardware stores will accept fluorescent bulbs for recycling, as does the Rice County Solid Waste facility located at 3800 E 145 St in Dundas.

For information on fluorescent bulb recycling for businesses call the Recycling Center.

5. Can I recycle used oil and filters?

Used Motor Oil:
Do-It-Yourselfers may dispose of used oil at the Rice County Recycling Center, located at 3800 E 145 St in Dundas. Many full service auto centers also accept used oil. Most places that sell oil filters will recycle them for a fee.

Used Oil Filters:
Residents may dispose of their oil filters for free at the Recycling Center.

For a list of Fees please refer to the
2016 Rice County Fee Schedule.

6. How do I dispose of yard waste?

Minnesota law forbids the landfilling of yard waste such as leaves, grass clippings and brush. Minnesotans are encouraged to either compost yard waste at home or bring it to a community compost site.

Rice County residents can bring their yard waste to any of the community compost sites listed below or to the Solid Waste facility free of charge. For more information visit the
Yard Waste page.

7. Can I haul garbage myself?

Rice County residents can self-haul their own garbage. Find more information on our Landfill page.

8. How do I contact the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency?

You can reach the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) at 1-800-657-3864, or at their website.

9. How do I dispose of Business Hazardous Waste?

Hazardous waste from businesses will be accepted by appointment only. Please call 507-338-6833 and Rice County's Household Hazardous Waste Coordinator will help businesses and farms with the minimal paper work required.

Many of the details can be handled over the phone. Information on packing, labeling, and shipping requirements will be provided when you pre-register. For more information view the Household Hazardous Waste page.

10. How do I dispose of tires?

Tires can be recycled at the Solid Waste facility, 3800 E 145 St in Dundas. Tractor tires on rims will not be accepted. For a list of fees please refer to the 2016 Rice County Fee Schedule.

11. How do I recycle appliances?

Appliances can be recycled at the Solid Waste facility, 3800 E 145 Street in Dundas.
The following small appliances can be placed in your garbage:
- Toasters
- Fans
- Hair Dryers
- Electric Fry Pans
- Similar Small Appliances

For more information, go to our
Recycling Center page.

12. How do I recycle electronics?

The Rice County Recycling Center, located at 3800 E 145 Street in Dundas, will accept electronics. For more information on acceptable electronics or fees visit our

Recycling Center page.

13. What are the hours, rates and acceptable items for the Rice County Landfill?

For all the information on Landfills visit our Landfill page.

14. How do I recycle plastic bottles?

Most plastic bottles can be placed in your hauler’s recycling bins or brought to the Rice County Solid Waste facility at 3800 E 145 Street in Dundas. Remember to leave caps and lids on containers. For more information please visit our Recycling Center page.

15. How do I apply for permits online?

We recommend visiting our Online Permitting page.