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Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility
Winter Operations
Open December - End of February
Tuesday 12 - 4 pm
Thursday 12 - 4 pm
* Product Reuse Area is closed at this time.
Safely Storing Hazardous Products in Winter:
- Do NOT store products where they can freeze.
- Keep products away from heat sources, such as furnaces. Many hazardous items release dangerous gases or can catch fire if exposed to a heat source.
- Keep products in containers with a label attached to identify product.
- Do not mix products.
- Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Hours of Operation
2023 Season Opens Tuesday, April 4th
Open April - End of OctoberTuesday 12 - 6 PM
Wednesday 12 - 4 PM
Thursday 12 - 4 PM
Second Saturday 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Product Reuse Center
Tuesdays 12 - 6 PM
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 Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001
Products
Below is a partial listing of products accepted at the HHW facility:Household Products | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Household Hazardous Waste
Physical Address
651 Summit Ave
Mankato, MN 56001
Mailing Address
PO Box 3566
Mankato, MN 56002-3566
Phone: : (507) 304-4251
Hours:
April - October
Tuesday: Noon - 6:00 pm
Wednesday & Thursday: Noon - 4:00 pm
2nd Saturday of each Month: 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
November - Closed
December - February
Tuesday & Thursday: Noon - 4:00 pm
March - Closed
*Product Reuse Area hours are available from April - October and closed the remainder of the year.
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