Pope/Douglas will be constructing a new the Environmental Center.
Underground and site work started in 2022. Projected occupancy will occur summer of 2024.
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 bonding funds through the 2020 and 2023 MN Legislative Sessions.
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.
Reuse Center
Bigger and Better!
Reuse Center will still feature items that are recovered from the Household Hazardous Waste drop-offs.
New items may include, bikes, mowers, furniture, decorations, books, pots/pans, dishes.
Keeping perfectly good items out of the garbage.
Waste & Recycling Education Nature Trail
Go for a casual stroll and learn about what goes into running a comprehensive waste and recycling campus.
Interactive QR code readable signs along the way featuring behind the scenes videos and informative tidbits.
Walkway connecting Jefferson Street and Nokomis Street - as part of the city's efforts to connect the community through walking paths.
Questions about this facility?
Reach out and a member of our team will be in touch!