About the Program​

The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program operates with a permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It is permitted to accept wastes from households only, located in Blue Earth, Nicollet and Le Sueur Counties, not from businesses, non-profits or institutions. 

• Products should be in their original containers, and kept separate
• All products should be identified
• Products should not be kept in hot cars in the sun
• Products should not be frozen

Location

The Household Hazardous Waste Facility is located at:

651 Summit Avenue
Mankato, MN 56001

Hours

• April through October (2019 HHW Calendar)
  • Tuesdays - Noon to 6:00 pm
  • Second Saturday of each month - 8:00 am to 12:30 pm
• November through March - Closed

Products

Here is a partial listing of products accepted at the HHW facility:

Household Products

> Aerosol cans	> Furniture polishes
> Aluminum cleaners	> Household cleaners
> Ammonia-based cleaners	> Metal polish with solvents
> Bug/insect sprays	> Oven cleaners
> Cooking oil	> Paints
> De​greasers	> Window cleaners
> Fire Extinguishers
> Floor care products

​Garage Products

> Adhesives	> Kerosene
> Antifreeze	> Mineral spirits
> Battery acids	> Motor oil
> Car waxes	> Oil filters
> Caulking compounds	> Paint thinners
> Charcoal lighter fluid	> Roofing tars
> Diesel fuel	> Solvents
> Fuel oils	> Turpentine
> Gasoline	> Vehicle batteries
> Glues	> Wood preservatives

Miscellaneous

> Artists' paints & mediums	> Lighter fluids
> Button batteries	> Moth balls
> Decorative light strings	> Photographic chemicals
> Dry cleaning solvents	> Propane tanks (up to 20 lbs. or less)
> Extension cords	> Rat poisons
> Farm pesticides	> Rechargeable batteries
> Fertilizers	> Swimming pool acids
> Fiberglass epoxies	> Thermometers (Mercury)
> Fire extinguishers	> Thermostats
> Fluorescent bulbs	> Vapes
> Ink/Toner Cartridges	> Weed killers
> Lawn / garden products