Mille Lacs County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste at the Stearns County Regional Hazardous Waste Facility. The Stearns County facility is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Mille Lacs County residents can dispose of many materials, including:
- Car Seats
- Fluorescent light bulbs (all sizes)
- Household cleaners
- Paint
- Pesticides
- Rechargeable and alkaline batteries
- Sharps
- Solvents
- Stains
The Stearns County Regional Hazardous Waste Facility also operates a Reuse Store. Usable household hazardous wastes, such as paint, household cleaners, and stains, are available for residents at no cost.
Mobile Collection Events
Mille Lacs County Environmental Resources, in coordination with Stearns County, hosts two mobile collection events for household hazardous waste each year. The 2023 events will be held Thursday, June 1st in Milaca and Thursday, June 15th in Wahkon. Please see the advertisement below for additional information:
2023 Spring Clean Up
Items accepted include household hazardous waste, electronics, and appliances; fees are charged for the disposal of some items.
Additional Recycling Facilities
Additional paint disposal sites are available locally; visit PaintCare’s drop-off site locator to find locations near you.
Additional fluorescent bulb and used oil disposal sites are also available locally.