Recycling & Household Hazardous Waste

Household Hazardous Waste - 

Open Wednesdays 8-12 p.m. & 1-5 p.m.

For information on how to properly dispose of these items, contact our business office at 507-437-9551 or email us HERE

HHW

Check out our Reuse Room on Wednesdays (8-12 & 1-5) and pick up some leftover paint, cleaners, and other household products that we have. Product changes weekly. No charge for products out of the reuse room!

Recycling Center 9.15.2023

Use our Waste Wizard to find out what to do with your waste materials!  We'll tell you where it goes for recycling, composting or disposal.

For general information and questions, please contact us at: 507-437-9551 or email us your inquiries, click HERE

Recycling drop-off is available 24/7 using the drive-up windows located on the west side of the building.

Please visit the City of Austin website for information on the Transfer Station location, hours and acceptable waste.

Recycling

  1. Mower-County-Recycling-Hand Out
  2. 2025-2026 Austin schedule including map
  3. 2026 Small City schedule
  4. Mower County Recycling Acceptable Materials List (PDF)
  5. Contenedor De Basura Para Periodicos (PDF)

Guidelines for Drop-off

Must be at least 18 years of age or older, a resident of Mower County, and must be able to provide a valid driver's license or other valid ID upon request. Any household hazardous waste that is dropped off or left unattended before a proper authorization is considered illegal dumping and will be prosecuted as such.