RRRSWA

(If an item is not listed above, it is likely garbage or not accepted. Call the landfill with questions.)

For other demolition items, such as recognizable portions of burnt structures or large chunks of
concrete, please contact the Renville County Demolition Landfill at 320-523-1144.

Self hauler and commercial hauler garbage, demolition materials, and recycling from counties outside Redwood or Renville Counties are priced PER TON. Business paper shredding is priced PER CART.

Prices shown are based on weight (except mattresses). If you have a load that weights less than a ton, your charge will be pro-rated based on the actual weight of your load.

• Example: 200 pounds of garbage will cost approximately $9.00 to dispose of.
• Garbage charges include furniture, household garbage, and anything else you dispose of
• Mattresses and box springs are the only items for which there is a “per item” charge.
• We do NOT accept electronics and/or appliances for disposal.

If you have a mattress that is CLEAN. DRY. and NON-INFESTED. it’s acceptable for recycling!

• $16.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Mattresses with springs for twin, double, queen, and kind sized beds are accepted for recycling.
• Items NOT accepted for recycling include box springs, air mattresses, water beds, bed frames, and other furniture.
• The RRRSWA accepts mattresses from single-family households only.  Businesses must take items to Lyon County or another MSW landfill for disposal.
• Disposal fee for items such as crib and other “foam only” mattresses will be based on weight.
• Mattresses will be inspected by RRRSWA personnel when brought to the facility for recycling/garbage determination. Do NOT place in recycling receptacles.
  

If you have a mattress that is DIRTY. STAINED. WET. MUSTY. or INFESTED. it is not acceptable for recycling and is considered garbage.

• $41.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Contact the Lyon County Environmental Department at 507-532-8210 for their mattress/box spring disposal pricing

For more information, call RRRSWA at 507-637-1800 or 320-523-8002.

*Prices are subject to change.

Acceptable Scrap Metal Items:

The transfer station accepts shredded paper from individuals and businesses:

• If you have “already” shredded paper, make sure it in a sealed plastic bag and place it in the specially marked gray cart outside the office area during regular business hours. (Cart kept inside during snow or rain events).
• If you have personal documents to be shredded, bring them to the office during business hours.
• If you are a business shredding customer, call at least one hour before you plan to bring a full cart. (NO cart exchanges after 3:30 p.m.).

Demolition material means materials produced in the process of construction, renovation and/or demolition of structures. Demolition material typically include concrete, asphalt, wood, gypsum wallboard, glass, and roofing materials.

• 1. RRRSWA does NOT accept any material that contains asbestos.
• 2. Take large chunks of concrete to the Renville County Demolition Landfill
• 3. Shingle wrappers are NOT demolition, those belong in the garbage. 

It depends!!
• YES: glass containers that originally contained food or beverage products are recyclable.  
• NO: Canning jars, dishware, drinking glasses, glass bake or cookware, mirrors, incandescent light bulbs and window glass are examples of glass that is considered garbage.  

We do NOT accept film plastic of any kind for recycling. The best practice is to purchase and utilize re-usable shopping bags wherever possible. If you forget them, ask for paper (still recyclable!!) or have your groceries loaded back into your cart without bags. Keep totes in the trunk or cargo area of your vehicle to place groceries for the trip home.

All other types of film plastic (softener salt bags, large plastic wrapping for mattresses, television and stereo sheathing, bread bags, etc.) need to be disposed of in the garbage.

• Bags or boxes of shredded paper placed in the cart or drop box can break open during transportation and will not end up in its intended place. If possible, bring your bags or boxes of shredded paper directly to the facility to ensure this material will get recycled.

• We have a specially marked cart outside the office doors during business hours for you to place your bags/boxes (please don’t dump contents) of shredding into. On inclement weather days, the cart is kept inside.

• Keep in mind that the RRRSWA has a secure document destruction service available at the facility so we can shred your personal documents for you! There is no charge for personal shredding and a nominal fee for businesses. 

All recycling carts are 96 gallons, with no additional size options available. The carts were selected as appropriate for the average amount of recycling materials generated by a typical household in a two-week period. 

You are not required to put your cart out for every collection. You may wait until it is full and then place it at curbside on your regularly scheduled day. 

West Central Sanitation offers a “valet service” for this purpose. Contact West Central at 1-800-246-7630 to make arrangements.  

Each cart has a chip embedded in it to identify the address of the user. If you plan to move, the cart needs to stay at the residence. 

Apartment owners, managers or landlords should contact West Central Sanitation at 1-800-246-7630 to determine the appropriate number of containers and collection frequencies. 

West Central Sanitation has advised that carts are placed BY 6:30 a.m. If snow or other inclement weather are not factors, you may put the cart out the night before to help ensure collection. 

NO, residents are not allowed to commingle their garbage with recyclables. The carts are not interchangeable, so please keep garbage separated from recycling and in its own cart. 

• NO, please watch for information regarding the special collections held April-October each year in both counties.

• Call SW Recycling at 1-800-366-8665 for disposal alternatives.

• Call a scrap/salvage yard for alternative disposal options. 

If they are from a household, you can bring them to either the Redwood or Renville County Household Hazardous Waste Facilities.

YES, mattresses and other furniture are accepted. Please see the fee schedule for cost information. Mattresses MAY be recycled. 

• Return them to any business that sells tires.
• Bring them to the Renville County Demolition Landfill during regular business hours.  
        1. You will likely pay disposal fees with either of these options.  
                ▪ Landfill: please visit the landfill page for the current fee schedule.
                ▪ Tire business: please call the business to find out their pricing schedule.

• If you live in a rural area or a city without a garbage contract, please see our list for the current commercial waste haulers in your area who may be able to supply you with a garbage cart or dumpster. Check with the city administrator/clerk closest to your residence and inquire who their contracted hauler is for the best rate.

• If you choose to “self-haul” your garbage, to the Redwood/Renville Regional Material Recovery Facility located in Redwood Falls, please make sure you meet the following guidelines:
      1. Use a leak-proof container (garbage bags without holes or tote boxes, etc.).
      2. Please use a tarp/enclosed trailer or truck to ensure that no garbage blows out while transporting to the disposal site. 

NO, both the landfill and the transfer station only accept cash or checks for payment.  Please bring small bills.  Disposal costs are usually less than anticipated!

Did you know you can recycle your old license plate securely?

License plates from any state are accepted, along with motorcycle and other plates.  Stickers do not need to be removed. 

License plate drop boxes are located:

• Lower level of the Renville County Courthouse (500 East DePue Avenue, Olivia)
• Redwood County Government Center (403 S Mill Street, Redwood Falls)
• Office/Material Recovery Facility (907 W Bridge Street, Redwood Falls)

What is Pharmaceutical Waste?
Pharmaceutical waste includes a collection of expired and unused medications containing thousands of chemical substances, including prescription, over-the-counter therapeutic drugs, and veterinary drugs. When medicines are no longer needed it is important to dispose of them properly to help reduce harm from accidental exposure or intentional misuse.

Transfer Unused Medicine to Authorized Collectors for Disposal:
Remove expired, unwanted, or unused medicines from your home as quickly as possible. The Redwood County Sheriff’s Office/Redwood Falls Police Department and Renville County Sheriff’s Office sponsor medicine take-back programs, sometimes called “drop-boxes,” to assist consumers in safely disposing of their unused medicines.

Do NOT Flush Medicines:
This practice can harm the beneficial bacteria that break down waste in septic systems and wastewater treatment plants. Municipal wastewater treatment facilities are not designed to remove all of the ingredients from the medicines in the treatment process. Untreated, or partially treated, pharmaceuticals are then released into nearby lakes, rivers, or groundwater.

Used sharps/needle products are NOT accepted through the recycling system. Learn how to dispose of these items properly. Some garbage and most recyclables are hand sorted.  Loose sharps containers in these containers can endanger employees.

Disposing of Household Sharps

• Household sharps collection sites: In Minnesota, it is up to each pharmacy, healthcare facility, city and county to decide whether they want to collect household sharps from citizens. Many counties offer free or low-cost household sharps collection sites. Most healthcare facilities do not accept household sharps from patients, however, a few pharmacies in Minnesota do.
  • Do not bring household sharps to a medication disposal box.
  • Dispose of prefilled syringes, such as EpiPenTM or NarcanTM injectors, with your household sharps.
  • If your sharps container does not close properly (do NOT overfill), use strong tape to secure the lid or openings.
• Mail-back programs: You may purchase pre-paid household sharps mailers to send your sharps to a disposal facility.  Check with your health care provider or pharmacist or search online for available services.
  • NEVER place loose sharps into your Municipal Solid Waste (garbage) or recycling.
  • NEVER put sharps containers into your Municipal Solid Waste or recycling container.

If you have a mattress that is CLEAN. DRY. and NON-INFESTED. it’s acceptable for recycling!

• $11.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Mattresses with springs for twin, double, queen, and kind sized beds are accepted for recycling.
• Items NOT accepted for recycling include box springs, air mattresses, water beds, bed frames, and other furniture.
• The RRRSWA accepts mattresses from single-family households only.  Businesses must take items to Lyon County or another MSW landfill for disposal.
• Disposal fee for items such as crib and other “foam only” mattresses will be based on weight.
• Mattresses will be inspected by RRRSWA personnel when brought to the facility for recycling/garbage determination.
  

If you have a mattress that is DIRTY. STAINED. WET. MUSTY. or INFESTED. it is not acceptable for recycling and is considered garbage.

• $41.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Contact the Lyon County Environmental Department at 507-532-8210 for their mattress/box spring disposal pricing

For more information, call RRRSWA at 507-637-1800 or 320-523-8002.

*Prices are subject to change.

The following list of materials are accepted at the Redwood and Renville HHW Facilities:

• Used Motor Oil & Oil Filters: Recycle at any place in MN that provides oil change services.
• Vehicle Batteries: Take to any business that sells auto batteries.
  • Under MN State law, all places that sell lead-acid batteries are required to accept up to five used batteries per consumer, free of charge, whether you are a customer or not.
• Tires: Return to a tire dealer or take to the Renville Co. Demo. Landfill (pay fees at either).
• Fluorescent, LED or High Intensity Discharge Lamps: Take to Redwood or Renville County HHW facility. (If you live or operate a business in Redwood Falls, contact the city office at 507-616-7400).
• Mercury: Any product containing mercury that has not been removed can be dropped off at either HHW facility.
• Rechargeable Batteries: Drop off at either HHW Facility (alkaline batteries can be placed in garbage)
  • Small Sealed Lead Acid (often labeled “PB-acid” or “lead acid”)
  • Nickel Cadmium (often labeled “Ni-Cad”)
  • Lithium (often labeled “Li”, “CR” or “BR”)

Do NOT place the following items in any recycling cart or rural drop site:

If you have a mattress that is CLEAN. DRY. and NON-INFESTED. it’s acceptable for recycling!

• $11.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Mattresses with springs for twin, double, queen, and kind sized beds are accepted for recycling.
• Items NOT accepted for recycling include box springs, air mattresses, water beds, bed frames, and other furniture.
• The RRRSWA accepts mattresses from single-family households only.  Businesses must take items to Lyon County or another MSW landfill for disposal.
• Disposal fee for items such as crib and other “foam only” mattresses will be based on weight.
• Mattresses will be inspected by RRRSWA personnel when brought to the facility for recycling/garbage determination.

If you have a mattress that is DIRTY. STAINED. WET. MUSTY. or INFESTED. it is not acceptable for recycling and is considered garbage.

• $41.00 per piece at the RRRSWA*
• Contact the Lyon County Environmental Department at 507-532-8210 for their mattress/box spring disposal pricing

For more information, call RRRSWA at 507-637-1800 or 320-523-8002.

*Prices are subject to change.

(If an item is not listed above, it is likely garbage or not accepted. Call the landfill with questions.)

Acceptable Scrap Metal Items: