Garbage & recycling

Address: Across the street from the Hazardous Waste Facility - 305 Energy Parkway NE, Rochester, MN 55906
Phone: 507-328-7070 Fax: 507-328-7090
Compost Site Hours: Open seven days a week during daylight hours
Department Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Email: pwservice@co.olmsted.mn.us

The OWEF produces steam and electricity which is provided to 30+ buildings in the Olmsted County District Energy System (OCDES). The OWEF reduces the volume of waste sent to a landfill by about 90%.

Welcome to the Olmsted County Environmental Resources Report a Concern webpage, your central hub for contacting us about various issues, including illegal burning, illegal dumping, public health nuisance, and service-related concerns related to garbage collection within our county. Our dedicated staff is at your service Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Hire a licensed waste hauler

Olmsted County efficiently manages garbage and recycling disposal through streamlined processes outlined in the Designated Waste and Solid Waste Management ordinances. These regulations cover self-hauler procedures, hauler licensing, and registration.

The MRF will increase recycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prolong the life of the Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility.