Stearns County Waste Collection Events Scheduled For 14 Cities

(KNSI) – Stearns County hazardous waste collections are going on the road, beginning on Saturday, April 29th.

A specialized unit has scheduled 14 events, including five outside of the county, for the spring and summer. Everything starts in Paynesville at the Civic Arena from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. next Saturday. The final collection will be on September 23rd in Kimball.

A complete list for the 2023 season is below.

Date City Location Time

Saturday April 29 Paynesville Civic Arena 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday May 17 Richmond River Lakes Arena 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 24 Melrose Fire and Ambulance Station 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Thursday June 1 Milaca TBD 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday June 15 Wahkon Mille Lacs Public Works 3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Monday June 20 Clear Lake City/Fire Hall 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Monday June 27 Santiago Township Hall 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday Aug 2 Sauk Centre Hockey Arena 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday Aug 16 Holdingford Holdingford School 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday Aug 16 Albany Our Savior Lutheran Church 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wednesday Aug 23 Greenwald Greenwald Rec Building 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday Aug 23 Eden Valley Public Works 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday Sept 9 Foley Benton County Public Works 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday Sept 23 Kimball A.M. Maus and Sons 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Items that are accepted include nuisance or unsafe products. The county lists paints, stains, fluorescent bulbs, car seats, pesticides, cleaners, batteries, old ammunition, lead tackle, Christmas lights, sharps, poisons, roofing tar, fuels automotive fluids, sealers, garden chemicals, pool chemicals, adhesives, aerosols, solvents, mothballs, and mercury as examples. All of it can be disposed of at no charge.

Not everything is taken. Bulky items like appliances or furniture, plus automotive waste like antifreeze, motor oil, and tires. Explosives, garbage, and medical waste are also not allowed.

Stearns County has a Waste Wizard app if you aren’t sure about something. It is available in the Google Play or Apple App Store.

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