Recycling & Hazardous Waste

 

 

 

 

 

 

REMINDER:

Remember NOT to add trash into the Recycle Bins. If you are using a plastic trash bag to transport your recyclables please dump them and take your bag with you. We do not want this recycling location to be eliminated due to failure to comply.

Recycling Bins

There are bins located East of KO Storage off of State Hwy 210 on Alfalfa Trail SW.  More bins are located in the City of Pillager by the water tower. These bins are labeled as to what you can put in them.

May Transfer Site - Cty 1

218-746-3593
2 ½ miles west of the Junction of Cass County Roads 1 and 34
Hours: Mon - Fri 8-3:30 pm & Sat 9-2  Accepts household trash, mattresses/furniture, tires (4/month - removed from rims), appliance (1/month), and recyclables for free.

Pine River/Cass Co. Transfer/Recycling Facilities

218-587-3500
2 Miles North of Pine River on Hwy 371
To locate a nearby recycling location or transfer site, go to Cass County's document.

What is Hazardous Waste (HWH)?

  • Chemical products that have signal words on the labels such as Caution, Warning, Danger, Poison, Flammable, Combustible, and Corrosive.
  • Used Motor Oil may be dropped off during regular hours of operation at all transfer sites except Crooked lake.  Residents may pour waste oil from their private containers into the designated used oil tank.  Separate 55 gallon drums are available at each location for disposal of used oil filters.
  • Electronics
  • Other examples are listed below under Household Hazardous Waste

Acceptable Hazardous Waste Items

  • Old gas
  • Engine de-greasers
  • Stain / paint / paint products
  • Pesticides
  • Pool chemicals
  • Tar
  • Oven cleaners
  • Aerosol products
  • Mothballs
  • Drain cleaners
  • Mercury products
  • Fluorescent bulbs (homeowners and businesses)
  • Old electronics - T.V.s, computers, monitors, printers, and other related equipment (No business waste)

Unacceptable Hazardous Waste Items

  • Used motor oil
  • Oil filters
  • Antifreeze
  • Unusual joint compound
  • Explosives
  • Radioactive wastes

Small Businesses

May qualify for another program to help them with hazardous waste disposal. Call the HHW number above for more details.