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Main line: 320-763-9340
Toll Free: 800-972-6318 (only works within Pope/Douglas counties)
Fax: 320-763-9342
Main Office
Office Hours
Monday-Friday 8-12 and 1-4:30
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Recycling Center Hours
Monday/Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday Closed
Thursday/Friday 8-4
Saturday – Open Every 2nd Saturday 8-2
Sunday Closed
Hazardous Waste Hours
Monday/Tuesday 8-4
Wednesday Closed
Thursday/Friday 8-4
Saturday – Open Every 2nd Saturday 8-2
Sunday Closed
No appointment necessary
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Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management - Recycle Center
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Pope/Douglas Solid Waste is a partnership created by Pope and Douglas Counties.
PFAS Bans Start Jan. 1![]()
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During the 2023 and 2024 sessions, legislation was passed to ban harmful forever chemicals known as PFAS from consumer goods in Minnesota. ![]()
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As of January 1, 2025, these laws will go into effect and require new products sold or distributed in 11 categories to be made without PFAS. ![]()
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Categories include: ![]()
• carpets or rugs, including outdoor carpet and car floor mats![]()
• cleaning products, including detergents and stain removers![]()
• cookware![]()
• cosmetics![]()
• dental floss![]()
• fabric treatments![]()
• juvenile products, including car seats, children’s clothing, and toys for children under 12![]()
• menstruation products, including tampons and disposable and reusable pads![]()
• ski wax![]()
• textile furnishings, including draperies, bedding, and towels![]()
• upholstered furniture![]()
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www.pca.state.mn.us/air-water-land-climate/2025-pfas-prohibitions
Options for disposing of live holiday and Christmas trees after you are done making merry.![]()
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#putwasteinitsplace
Check out Reuse Minnesota holiday gift guide. ![]()
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There are also a number of thrift, donation and consignment stores in Pope and Douglas Counties. ![]()
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#putwasteinitsplace by practicing reuse.![]()
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What are your fun reuse and thrifting gift ideas?![]()
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Digging through the piles and boxes of string lights? ![]()
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If they don't work, drop them off for recycling at one of seasonal drop off depots located throughout Pope and Douglas Counti#putwasteinitsplaceplace
Listen in on Open Line - KXRA at 9:00 am to learn about the new Environmental Center and other items at Pope Douglas Solid Waste. Tune into channel 92.3 fm, 100.3 fm, 1400 am