Rice County

Department of Solid Waste

Mission Statement:

Solid Waste Disposal For The Future
Years ago, disposal of unwanted items was easy. Trash was set out and a garbage hauler took it away to a dump. Environmental problems of contaminated groundwater began when chemicals were deposited in the landfills. Disposal regulations have changed and modern landfills are now constructed to protect groundwater.

Our natural resources are limited and materials can be remanufactured into new products rather than used once and stored forever in a landfill. Now that recycling has become a way of life for most of us, we need to focus more on REDUCTION of waste and REUSE of items so as to STOP WASTE BEFORE IT STARTS! Remember your 3-R's of waste prevention, REDUCE, REUSE, and then RECYCLE what's left.

Most everything can be reused or recycled into new products. Some materials have limited or no markets or are too costly to disassemble for recycling. The Solid Waste department is responsible for the efficient and environmentally sound disposal of solid waste for the county.

Contacts:

Rice County - 332-6833
3800 145th Street E.,
Dundas, MN 55019
Northfield - 645-9576
Lonsdale - 744-5185

email: <MCook@co.rice.mn.us> or <Ppieper@co.rice.mn.us>
website: http://www.co.rice.mn.us/Waste/default.htm

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