What are the Carver County Environmental Center hours?
The center at 116 Peavey Circle in Chaska is open Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. It is closed Sunday through Tuesday.
What counts as household hazardous waste in Carver County?
The county lists latex and oil-based paint, spray paint, paint remover and stripper, thinner, stain and varnish, concrete and driveway sealer, bug spray, insect and rodent killer, fertilizers, lighter fluid, pesticides, pool chemicals, weed killer, aerosol cans, drain cleaner, mercury thermometers and thermostats, nail polish and remover, household cleaners, camping fuels, propane tanks, gasoline, and other automotive products. See our household hazardous waste guide.
What does the Environmental Center charge?
Fees are posted per item. Appliances such as an air conditioner, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, water heater, or water softener are $10, bicycles are $3, and residential TVs and monitors are $10. Ammonia refrigerators and air conditioners cost substantially more, so call (952) 361-1835 before hauling one.
What will the Environmental Center not take?
Auto glass, brush and yard waste, carpet, ceramics, clothing and fabric, construction and demolition debris, dishware, drinking glasses, furniture, garden hoses, Pyrex and glass bakeware, lithium batteries over 500 watts, pharmaceuticals, mirror glass, plastic tarps, porcelain toilets and sinks, shredded paper, Styrofoam, trash, and window glass. Brush and yard waste has been excluded since January 1, 2019.
How should I pack a load for the Environmental Center?
Put hazardous products in boxes, tubs, or other rigid containers rather than large trash bags so staff can identify them quickly, and keep them accessible because they are unloaded first. Separate categories into their own boxes, for example keeping fluorescent lamps, batteries, and chemicals apart to prevent breakage and contamination.