Household quantities from residents; residential garbage in Olmsted County must go here rather than Kalmar Landfill. Pre-sort recyclables.
What it takes
“Accepted” means no extra item charge beyond the normal load fee. Check limits before loading.
Mattress
Extra feeEight or fewer per day, fee applies.
Item price: call to confirm
Couch / furniture
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Tire
LimitedEight or fewer automotive tires per day; 9+ go to Kalmar Landfill ($435/ton, call ahead 507-328-7070).
Item price: call to confirm
Appliance
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Fridge or freezer
Call to confirmElectronics
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Paint
Call to confirmHousehold hazardous waste
Call to confirmYard waste
Call to confirmBrush and branches
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Construction debris
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Concrete
Call to confirmScrap metal
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Household trash
Extra feeItem price: call to confirm
Recycling
AcceptedNormal load fee applies
Fees & payment
| Charge | Price |
|---|---|
| Minimum charge | Call to confirm |
| Per ton | Call to confirm |
| Pickup load | Call to confirm |
| Car load | Call to confirm |
| Large loads of tires (9 or more), at Kalmar Landfill | $435 per ton |
Many items accepted for a fee in household quantities; rates are on the county's Fees/Charges page (not captured).
Payment: Call to confirm · Fee schedule: 2026
Access rules
Household quantities from residents; residential garbage in Olmsted County must go here rather than Kalmar Landfill. Pre-sort recyclables.
ID required: Call to confirm
Appointment required: Call to confirm
Posted hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Tue-Sat | 8:00 am–4:30 pm |
Closed Veterans Day (Nov 11) and other county holidays; see the 2026 holiday closings list.
Local time: America/ChicagoWhat’s not accepted
See “Not accepted” tiles above. Other exclusions: call to confirm.
Free options
Pre-sorted aluminum cans, glass, cardboard, paper, plastics #1/#2/#5, steel cans and clean scrap metal are accepted free.
More in Olmsted County
Olmsted County Hazardous Waste Facility ↗
Cost: call to confirmOpen to the public · Rochester
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours belowKalmar Landfill ↗
Cost: call to confirmAccess: call to confirm · Rochester
Today: check posted hours Check posted hours below
Sources
Last verified: Nov 5, 2026. Check the official page or call before you go.
- Recycling Center Plus | Olmsted County ↗ Checked Nov 5, 2026