Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility

305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906 is home to the Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility, open Tuesday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., offering services for residents and businesses in Southeast Minnesota. The facility accepts various hazardous waste items like aerosols, automotive batteries, household cleaners, pesticides, paints, and more, emphasizing proper disposal methods to protect human health and the environment. Visitors can use the Hazardous Waste Reuse Center for usable materials, with a limit of ten items per day. Businesses generating less than 220 pounds of hazardous waste monthly can participate in the Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) program, requiring pre-approval. Additionally, the facility hosts Household Hazardous Waste Mobile Collections and provides guidelines for pharmaceutical waste disposal and sharps management.