CURBSIDE GARBAGE COLLECTION is provided by licensed haulers. All haulers are required to provide their customers with volume based pricing….. “so the less you throw away, the less you pay”.

RURAL GARBAGE COLLECTION can be provided by licensed haulers, but it may be hard to find a hauler to service remote areas. If hauling service is not available, garbage is accepted at the Dodge County Transfer Station. Fees are based on weight and volume of waste.

WE USE GARBAGE TO CREATE ENERGY!

That's right; garbage collected in Dodge County is delivered to the Olmsted Waste to Energy Facility where it is converted to steam heat and electricity. Click here to read more about our waste management system: "Waste To Energy" handout

(click here for Waste to Energy Service Charge Ordinance)

Email questions regarding the County Waste-to-Energy Service Charge to  wte.servicecharge@co.dodge.mn.us

DODGE COUNTY TRANSFER STATION accepts waste from haulers, businesses, and residents. Waste is processed and transported to the Olmsted Waste-to-Energy Facility where it is converted into steam and electricity.

The Station also accepts: demolition debris, brush & leaves, clean wood, fluorescent lamps, appliances, used oil & filters, tires, antifreeze, and electronic waste.

PUNCH CARDS are available for customers who self-haul their trash to the Transfer Station in bags. The cost to dispose of a bag of trash is $4/bag but with the punch card you can dispose of 10 bags for $35. A savings of 50 cents per bag. Ask about the punch cards at the Transfer Station Office.

SHARPS DISPOSAL

Dodge County Transfer Station accepts sharps/syringes from residents at no charge.

• All sharps must be in a puncture proof sealed container such as a laundry detergent bottle or sharps container.
• Bring them to the Dodge County Recycling Center Building and put the container in the large sharps gondola.

They are picked up by Mayo Clinic and hauled to their medical incinerator for disposal.  

Please do not put loose sharps in the drop box recycling bins or in the garbage as this is a health hazard for everyone who handles your waste.

Staff at Transfer Station/Recycling Center

“Rewards for Reducing and Recycling!”

With the U.S. economy seeing some hard times, Dodge County has started a free service to do our part in helping cut waste management costs for local businesses. 

Here is what we can do for you:

1. Meet with you to review your waste management method, costs and goals.
2. Report to you ideas that will save you money and help the environment.
3. If you chose to make changes, we can help you implement them.

As for the Reward, we hope to save you money on your waste disposal bill, help the environment, and we will feature your business in our advertising as a Green Leader.

Are you interested?  Give us a call at (507) 635-6273 if you would like us to visit your business for a waste assessment.

NEW!! Take it to the Box Program

Click here to  learn where you can take your outdated and leftover medications in Dodge County.

Hauler Forms for Waste to Energy Service Charge :

click here for Hauler Remittance Form

click here Hauler Reimbursement Form