Carver County Environmental Center, Chaska MN

Name: Carver County Environmental Center
Address: 116 Peavey Cir, Chaska, Chaska, MN, US
Telephone: +1 952-361-1835

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About This Location

The Carver County Environmental Center in Chaska is the county's drop-off site for household hazardous waste, recycling, and hard-to-dispose items on Peavey Circle. Carver County residents can drop off household hazardous waste, all household and automotive batteries, electronics, organics, clothing, and cooking oil at no charge, while appliances and televisions carry a flat fee. Large lithium batteries of 500 watt-hours or more are not accepted.

What Carver County Environmental Center Accepts

✓ Household hazardous waste (No charge for Carver County residents)

✓ Batteries (household and automotive) (No charge; large lithium batteries 500 Wh or more NOT accepted)

✓ Cartridges (inkjet and printer) (No charge)

✓ Clothing, shoes and usable goods (No charge)

✓ Cooking oil (No charge; vegetable, peanut, canola, olive, soybean, corn, sunflower)

✓ Organics (No charge)

✓ Plastic bags and shrink wrap (No charge; must be clean and dry)

✓ Electronics (Accepted; residential TVs and monitors carry a fee)

✓ Appliances (Fee item (e.g. AC, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, water heater, water softener))

✓ Bicycles (Fee item)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Plastic · Textiles & Clothing · Motor Oil

What they do not accept

✕ Large lithium batteries (500 watt-hours or more)

Fees

Appliances (AC, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, water heater, water softener)
Residential TVs and monitors
Bicycles

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Intended for Carver County residents; free HHW disposal is specified for county residents. Appliance, TV/monitor and bicycle fees apply.

Programs & events

Household hazardous waste drop-off
Organics recycling

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Carver County Environmental Center charge for household hazardous waste?

No. Household hazardous waste is accepted at no charge for Carver County residents. Items like paint, chemicals, and all household and automotive batteries can be dropped off free.

How much does it cost to drop off a TV or appliance in Chaska?

Residential TVs and monitors are $10 each, and appliances such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves, freezers, and water heaters are $10 each. Bicycles are $3.

How do I prepare electronics for recycling at the center?

Electronics are accepted at the Environmental Center; TVs and monitors carry a $10 fee. Large lithium batteries of 500 watt-hours or more are not accepted, so remove or separate oversized battery packs before dropping off.

What are the Carver County Environmental Center hours?

Standard hours are Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.-noon; it is closed Sunday through Tuesday. Hours change seasonally, so check the county site before visiting.

Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.