Trash & Recycling in Scott County, MN (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Scott County, Minnesota.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Scott County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Bulk Item Disposal
Large items go through your hauler's bulk pickup or a drop-off site. Scott County runs a household hazardous-waste facility in Jordan for paint, chemicals, and batteries. State law bans yard waste from the landfill entirely.
Scott County Bulk & Hazardous Waste Disposal
Some RestrictionsMN Stat. §115A.931
a person may not place yard waste: (1) in mixed municipal solid waste; (2) in a disposal facility
Recycling Requirements
Recycling is built into Minnesota's metro waste law. Scott County must ensure every resident has an opportunity to recycle, and any hauler collecting trash here must also offer recycling. Accepted materials go in a single curbside cart.
Scott County Recycling Requirements
Some RestrictionsMN Stat. §115A.552
Counties shall ensure that residents, including residents of single and multifamily dwellings, have an opportunity to recycle.
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