Environmental Center

Pope/Douglas will be constructing a new the Environmental Center.

This facility will serve the growing recycling and problem material management needs of Pope and Douglas counties.

To help make this happen, Pope/Douglas secured CAP bonding funds through the 2020 MN Legislative Session.

Household Hazardous Waste

  • Household Hazardous Waste 
  • VSQG - Business Hazardous Waste
  • Battery Recycling
  • Motor Oil/Filter Recycling
  • Vegetable Oil Recycling
  • Fluorescent Bulb Recycling

Recycling & Problem Materials

  • Single Sort Recycling 
  • Cardboard Recycling
  • Bagged Garbage
  • Mattress Recycling
  • Bulky Furniture
  • Appliance Recycling
  • Electronics Recycling
  • Styrofoam Recycling
  • Carpet Recycling (pending Legislation)
  • Scrap Metal Recycling

Waste Education & Administration

  • This part of the campus expansion consists of a joined Environmental Center & Operations Building.
  • Dedicated learning space to host school tours, community gatherings, environmental & safety trainings.
  • Accommodation for Joint Solid Waste Board functions.
  • Administrative and support office space.

Questions about this facility?

Reach out and a member of our team will be in touch!