Carver County Environmental Center

Name: Carver County Environmental Services
Address: 600 E 4th St, Chaska, Chaska, MN, US
Telephone: +1 952-361-1800

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About This Location

Carver County Environmental Services administers the county's waste-reduction and recycling programs. Its public drop-off facility — the Carver County Environmental Center — is located at 116 Peavey Circle, Chaska, MN 55318 (952-361-1835), a separate address from the administrative offices at 600 East 4th Street. Residents and eligible small businesses can bring household hazardous waste, electronics, appliances, batteries, mattresses, tires, organics, scrap metal, general recyclables, and more. The Environmental Center is open Wednesday through Saturday and accepts a broad range of hard-to-recycle and special-waste materials that curbside carts cannot handle, with many items free for Carver County residents and posted fees for others.

What Carver County Environmental Services Accepts

✓ General recyclables (paper, cardboard, plastic #1–7, glass, steel & aluminum cans, cartons) (Newspaper, mail, office paper, magazines, cardboard, boxboard, steel and aluminum cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic food and beverage containers #1–7, milk cartons and juice boxes; must be clean and dry.)

✓ Plastic bags and shrink/stretch wrap (Must be clean, dry, and separated from other general household recycling.)

✓ Household batteries (all chemistries) (All types accepted free for residents; large lithium batteries rated 500 watt-hours or more are NOT accepted — call (952) 361-1835 for alternatives.)

✓ Household hazardous waste (HHW) (Paint, stain, varnish, stripper, thinner, sealers, fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, aerosol cans, drain cleaner, mercury thermometers & thermostats, nail polish & remover, household cleaners, camping fuels, propane tanks, gasoline and other automotive products — free for residents.)

✓ Residential electronics (excluding TVs & monitors) (Cell phones and most small electronics accepted free for residents; TVs and monitors accepted for a fee.)

✓ Appliances (Air conditioner, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, water heater, water softener — $10.00/item residential; additional fees for gas/ammonia units.)

✓ Mattresses and box springs (Must be clean, dry, and free of bugs — $35.00 each.)

✓ Tires (Rims accepted; car/truck/SUV $5.00 each, semi $15.00, large farm rear $50.00.)

✓ Scrap metal (All non-metal material must be removed; free for residents.)

✓ Used motor oil, oil filters & antifreeze (5-gallon containers or smaller; free for residents.)

✓ Fluorescent bulbs (Maximum 25 bulbs per visit free for residents; business quantities accepted for a fee.)

✓ Organics / food scraps (Food scraps and food-soiled paper; BPI-certified compostable bags accepted; items labeled compostable/biodegradable not accepted unless BPI-certified.)

✓ Bicycles ($3.00 per item.)

✓ Lawnmowers and small engine devices ($5.00 per item; drain all fluids before drop-off.)

✓ Treadmills ($10.00 per item.)

✓ Prescription and over-the-counter medications (Accepted via separate medication drop-off box; needles, sharps, and syringes are NOT accepted in the medication box.)

✓ Clothing, shoes, and usable goods (Product ReUse Room) (Reusable household items checked by staff and placed in the Product ReUse Room free for other residents to take.)

Related recycling guides: Electronics · Batteries · Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Mattresses · Yard Waste · Glass

What they do not accept

✕ Brush and yard waste

✕ Carpet

✕ Ceramics, dishware, and drinking glasses

✕ Construction and demolition debris

✕ Furniture

✕ Garden hoses

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

✕ Trash / garbage

Brush/yard waste, carpet, ceramics, dishware, drinking glasses, C&D debris, furniture, garden hoses, large lithium batteries, and general trash are not accepted at the Environmental Center.

Fees

Appliances (residential) — $10.00 per item; additional fees for gas/ammonia appliances
Ammonia refrigerator (<4 ft tall) — $150.00
Ammonia refrigerator (>4 ft tall) — $300.00
Ammonia air conditioners — $800.00
Bicycles — $3.00 per item
Electronics (residential) — TVs and monitors — $10.00; large TVs (30" or larger diagonal, all console sets) $20.00
Lawnmowers / small engine devices (drain all fluids) — $5.00 per item
Mattress or box spring (clean, dry, bug-free) — $35.00 each
Tires — car, truck, SUV (rims accepted) — $5.00 each
Tires — semi — $15.00 each
Tires — large farm rear — $50.00 each
Treadmills — $10.00 per item
General recyclables, HHW, residential batteries, fluorescent bulbs (max 25), scrap metal, motor oil/filters/antifreeze, small residential electronics — Free for Carver County residents

Access & restrictions

Residents only (proof may be required) · ID or proof of residency required · Walk-in (no appointment) · Public drop-off open to Carver County residents; proof of residency (driver's license or utility statement) is required. Small businesses may use the facility but must call (952) 361-1803 to schedule an appointment; Very Small Quantity Generators (VSQGs) are accepted by appointment only for hazardous waste.

Programs & events

Product ReUse Room — Staff-checked reusable household goods are offered free for other residents to take.
Medication drop-off — Separate drop box for prescription and OTC medications; no needles, sharps, or syringes.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Carver County Environmental Center's hours?

The Environmental Center at 116 Peavey Circle is open Wednesday 10 am–6 pm, Thursday 10 am–5 pm, Friday 10 am–4 pm, and Saturday 8 am–noon, and is closed Sunday through Tuesday. The administrative Environmental Services office at 600 E 4th St is a separate location and not a public drop-off.

Do I need to be a Carver County resident to use the Environmental Center?

Yes, the facility is primarily for Carver County residents, and proof of residency (such as a driver's license or utility statement) is required. Businesses in the county may also use the center but must call (952) 361-1803 to schedule an appointment in advance.

How much does it cost to drop off a mattress or appliance?

Mattresses and box springs are $35.00 each and must be clean, dry, and bug-free. Standard residential appliances are $10.00 per item, with additional fees for gas/ammonia units (ammonia refrigerators $150–$300, ammonia air conditioners $800).

Can I drop off tires, and what does it cost?

Yes. Car, truck, and SUV tires are $5.00 each, semi tires $15.00, and large farm rear tires $50.00. Rims are accepted with the tires.

Are brush, yard waste, and furniture accepted?

No. Brush, yard waste, and furniture are on the facility's not-accepted list. Contact Environmental Services at (952) 361-1800 for current yard-waste disposal options in the county.

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