Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility

Winter Hours of Operation

December - End of February

  • Tuesday 12 - 4 pm 
  • Thursday 12 - 4 pm 

Winter Collections

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility will be open to Blue Earth, Nicollet, & Le Sueur County residents for limited winter hours beginning Tuesday, December 5th. It will be open Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from Noon - 4 pm until the end of February. No appointment needed. Residents can enter through the east gate and drive to the back of the facility. You must have proof of residency upon arrival. The Product Reuse Center will not be open to the public during winter collections. 

Steps to safely store your items over the winter: 

  • Keep products away from heat sources, such as furnaces or charging batteries. Many hazardous waste items release dangerous gases or catch fire if exposed to a heat source.
  • Do NOT store products where they can freeze.
  • Do NOT mix products.
  • Keep products in the original containers labelled with its contents. 
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.

About the Program

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program operates with a permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is permitted to accept wastes from households only, located in Blue Earth, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties, not from businesses, non-profits or institutions. 

  • Products should be in their original containers, and kept separate
  • All products should be identified
  • Products should not be kept in hot cars in the sun
  • Products should not be frozen

Location

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at: 651 Summit Ave, Mankato. 

Products

Below is a partial listing of products accepted at the HHW facility:

Household Products  
Aerosol Cans Furniture polishes
Aluminum Cleaners Household cleaners
Ammonia-based cleaners Metal polish with solvents
Bug/insect sprays Oven cleaners
Cooking oil Paints
Degreasers Window cleaners
Fire Extinguishers Floor care products
Garage Products  
Adhesives Kerosene
Antifreeze Mineral spirits
Battery acids Motor oil
Car waxes Oil filters
Caulking compounds Paint thinners
Charcoal lighter fluid Roofing tars
Diesel fuel Solvents
Fuel oils Turpentine
Gasoline Vehicle batteries
Glues Wood preservatives
Miscellaneous  
Artists' paints & mediums Lighter fluids
Button batteries Moth balls
Decorative light strings Photographic chemicals
Dry cleaning solvents Propane tanks (up to 40 lbs. or less)
Extension cords Rat poisons
Farm pesticides Rechargeable batteries
Fertilizers Swimming pool acids
Fiberglass epoxies Thermometers (Mercury)
Fire Extinguishers Thermostats
Fluorescent bulbs Vapes
Ink/toner cartridges Weed killers
Lawn/garden products