Washington County South Environmental Center

The Washington County Environmental Centers in Forest Lake and Woodbury offer services for the collection of household hazardous waste, electronics, and more. The North Environmental Center in Forest Lake is located at 6065 Headwaters Pkwy, MN 55025, with operating hours on Monday (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.), Wednesday and Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), and Saturday (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.). The South Environmental Center in Woodbury, at 4039 Cottage Grove Drive, MN 55129, is open on Tuesday (11 a.m. - 7 p.m.), Thursday and Friday (8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), and Saturday (8 a.m. - 2 p.m.). Residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, and Scott counties can utilize these centers. Accepted items include hazardous waste, electronics, batteries, food scraps, household sharps, and more. Visitors are advised to stay in their vehicles during drop-off, separate unwanted items, and provide proof of residency. Special instructions include notifying staff of medical sharps, damaged batteries, ammunition, or fireworks. Additionally, the centers offer tours for groups of 5 to 20 people, suitable for those in middle school and older, providing insights into the waste disposal process. For more information or to schedule a tour, visitors can call the provided telephone number.