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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.
The Environmental Center will be closed Monday (20th).![]()
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We will be open Tuesday (21st), Thursday (23rd) and Friday (24th).![]()
Plan ahead by checking out our holiday closures link.![]()
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popedouglasrecycle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Closures-2024-2025.pdf
The new Reuse Center is opening February 3rd at the Environmental Center.![]()
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Featuring good useable items like paint, stain, cleaners, auto products and random household, garage or yard items.![]()
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You never know what you will find!![]()
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No holds. No hassles.![]()
First come, first served.![]()
Items accepted as is.![]()
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popedouglasrecycle.com/customer-type/residential/#reuse
Environmental assistance loans available![]()
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The MPCA is offering financial assistance for the capital costs (machinery and equipment) of eligible projects to help accelerate the application and/or improvement of environmental processes and technologies in Minnesota.![]()
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The MPCA partners with private financial institutions to offer participatory loans resulting in substantially reduced interest rates for projects that will improve the environmental and economic quality of Minnesota. The MPCA also offers direct, zero-interest loans for smaller projects![]()
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www.pca.state.mn.us/grants-and-loans/environmental-assistance-loans
Use up your leftovers. Save $$.![]()
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You spent money and time on your meals, so don’t let them go to waste. Learn the power of your leftovers with these tips:![]()
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• Think of leftovers as ingredients in other meals. Search for recipes that use your specific leftovers. ![]()
• Before you start cooking a new meal, check your fridge for leftovers or extra ingredients you could throw in. A quiche, casserole, stir fry, or soup are great examples of “kitchen sink” meals. ![]()
• Schedule a no-cook buffet night for all the leftovers from the week. ![]()
• Label and freeze entrees and dessert extras to give your future self an easy meal or a sweet treat. ![]()
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source: Hennepin County 'Fridge Check Friday'