Address:
116 Peavey Circle
Chaska, MN 55318

Directions:
South on Hwy 41 from Hwy 5:

Go through one signal light and one roundabout. Take the Peavey Road exit from the roundabout and the first right on Peavey Circle. The Environmental Center will be on your left.

North on Hwy 41 from 212:

After Hazeltine Blvd take the Peavey Road exit from the roundabout. Take the first right on Peavey Circle. The Environmental Center will be on your left.

• If you are bringing Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), such as paint, chemicals, cleaning products, used oil, etc., please place these products into boxes, tubs, or other rigid containers.

• Do not place your items into large trash bags. All materials must be easily visible, so that workers can quickly identify what they are.

• Please keep in mind that those materials (HHW) will be the first to be unloaded when you arrive at the Environmental Center (EC), so make sure they are readily accessible - not buried under or behind other materials (appliances, electronics, etc) in your vehicle.

• Please segregate your materials into the following categories, and place each category into separate boxes or bins, to prevent breakage and/or contamination: Fluorescent Lamps, Household Hazardous Waste, Batteries, etc (for example, do not place CFL bulbs and batteries into the same box or bucket).

• Auto glass
• Brush & yard waste
• Carpet
• Ceramics
• Clothing & fabric 
• Construction & demolition debris
• Dishware
• Drinking glasses
• Furniture
• Garden hoses
• Glass bake ware/cookware [Pyrex]
• Lithium batteries of over 500 watts 
• Medical waste [pharmaceuticals]
• Mirror glass
• Plastic tarps
• Porcelain toilets and sinks
• Shredded paper
• Styrofoam
• Trash/garbage
• Window glass

As of January 1, 2019, brush and yard waste is no longer accepted at the Environmental Center.

• Appliances - $10.00
  • Air conditioner, dehumidifier, dishwasher, dryer, freezer, microwave, refrigerator, stove, washer, water heater, water softener
• Appliances (commercial) - $2.00/cubic ft
• Appliances (gas/ammonia)
  • Ammonia Refrigerators <4ft tall - $150.00
  • Ammonia Refrigerators >4ft tall - $300.00
  • Ammonia Air Conditioners - $800.00
• Batteries (business) - $0.25/pound
• Bicycles - $3.00
• Electronics (business) - $0.50/pound
• Electronics (residential TVs & monitors)
  • TVs and monitors - $10.00
  • Large TVs - $20.00 (30" or larger screen, measured diagonally, and all console sets)
• Fluorescent Bulbs (business) (over 50 please call ahead)
  •  4 ft and under - $0.40
  • Greater than 4 ft - $0.75
  • Compact (CFLs) - $0.60
  • Irregular shape - $1.00
  • HID - $2.30
  • High Pressure HG - $12.00
  • Broken - $2.14/pound
  • Ballasts - $0.99/pound
• Lawnmowers/small engine devices - $5.00 (drain all fluids)
• Mattress/Box Spring - $35.00/each (must be clean, dry, and free of bugs)
• Tires
  • Car, truck, SUV - $5.00
  • Semi - $15.00
  • Farm (large) rear - $50.00
• Treadmills - $10.00

• Batteries (automotive & all household)
• Cartridges (inkjet & printer)
• Child Car Seats & Booster Seats
• Cooking Oil (vegetable, peanut, canola, olive, soybean, corn, & sunflower)
• Household Hazardous Waste
  • latex paint, oil-based paint, paint remover, stripper, thinner, stain, varnish, aerosol cans, mercury thermometers & thermostats, household cleaners, bug killer, fertilizer, pesticides, weed killer, propane tanks, gasoline
• Organics
  • all food products including meat & bones, coffee grounds, non-recyclable paper such as pizza boxes, paper towels, paper plates, and paper napkins
• General Recyclables (please breakdown & flatten cardboard)
  • Fibers (brown grocery bags, beer & soda cases, cake & snack boxes, cardboard [non-waxed], catalogs, cereal boxes, magazines, office/school paper [all colors], junk mail, newspaper & inserts, telephone books and other soft cover books, pizza delivery boxes, broth boxes, drink boxes, juice cartons, milk cartons)
  • Plastics  - #1, #2 and #5 food and beverage containers. (bottles with a screw top, water bottles, yogurt tubs, butter tubs)
  • Metal & Glass (aluminum cans, empty aerosol cans [non-toxic & no caps], metal household items [cooking pots & pans], steel food cans, tin & other household metals, beer bottles, glass containers that contained food or beverage product, all colored glass [brown, green and clear]
• Plastic bags and film - Grocery/retail bags, pallet wrap & stretch film, salt bags, bubble wrap & packaging air pillows, non-paper bubble mailers & other plastic mailers, newspaper sleeves.

  • Not Accepted - Wet material, pallet strapping, material containing nylon (sometimes looks like a grid in the plastic-common in pet food bags & freight/shipping air sacs), sticker backing, frozen food bags pre-washed salad mix bags

• Residential Electronics (excluding TVs & monitors)
• Residential Fluorescent Bulbs (maximum of 25 bulbs)
• Scrap Metal (all non metal material must be removed)
• Used Motor Oil, Filters & Antifreeze (5 gal containers or smaller)

• If you have any large bulky items (such as appliances, mattresses, large televisions, scrap metal, etc), please remember to bring someone with you for help with unloading those heavy items.

• When you arrive at the EC, please follow the signs and proceed to the check in area under the canopy. Stop at the stop signs, where attendants will verify residency, collect payments and provide further instruction. Please remain in your vehicle until given further instructions.

• Please have your driver’s license and payment ready as you approach the attendants. Remember, the Environmental Center accepts cash, checks and/or credit cards (make your checks out to “Carver County”).

Some batteries contain toxic metals, such as cadmium, lead or mercury, which pose a threat to human health and the environment when improperly disposed.

Of special concern are batteries containing lithium. This type of battery has become commonplace in modern electronic devices due to a high energy density and long life. While these batteries offer many advantages, it is crucial to prioritize safety measures to prevent potential hazards associated with their use.

A primary concern is the risk of thermal runaway, which is when a lithium battery overheats and, in extreme cases starts a fire or explodes. As technology advances, research and development continue to enhance lithium battery safety, so that widespread utilization remains efficient and safe.

Lithium battery explosion demonstration video

Disposal at the Environmental Center

All battery chemistries can be brought to the Environmental Center in Chaska. Lithium batteries of 500 watts or more are not accepted at the Environmental Center. Please call for more information or disposal options. If you aren't certain of the type of battery you have, we ask that you bring them to the Environmental Center where staff can make that determination.

Staff at the Environmental Center sort every battery by hand to make sure they are sorted by battery chemistry, and prepared for shipment according to DOT regulations.

More information about the sorting process can be found here

• Alkaline Batteries
• These types of batteries do not contain hazardous material and do not contain enough power to post a fire or safety risk. Once they are used, they may be placed in the trash.
• Carver County Environment Center accepts these batteries at its drop-off facility.

 

• Lithium Ion, Lithium Primary, NiCd, Button Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries:
• These types of batteries do contain toxic metals and pose a threat if improperly disposed.
• Drop off at the Carver County Environment Center.
• If unable to remove battery from device, bring the entire device to the facility. 

What you can do at home

• Use proper charging practices, including the use of designated chargers and avoiding overcharging.

• Store lithium batteries in cool, dry environments, away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.

• Puncturing or damaging the battery can compromise its integrity, so careful handling is essential.

Medical Sharps and Needles Disposal Brochure

• Prepare your needles and sharps
• Store in an approved, puncture - resistant, plastic container with a screw -on lid. Only approved sharps containers specifically designed to hold sharps will be accepted.
• Sharps containers are available at clinics, stores, pharmacies, and at the Environmental Center.
• Put used needles into the container point -first. Note: Do not put unused medicines contained in sharps (epi -pens) in your container.
• Only fill your container 3/4 full with needles and sharps.
• Keep the lid closed and secured on the container to prevent spills.
• Remember to bring identification Proof of residency, such as a driver’s license, is required.
• Declare sharps/needles Upon arriving and after showing staff your identification, please let staff know that you have a container of sharps to drop off
• Dispose of needles and sharps at the Environmental Center Drive up to the checkpoint and staff will bring you to the needles and sharps drop-off area. Your sharps must be in a proper container, and you will be responsible for placing your container into the drop-off bin.

Drop off at the Environmental Center

Mattresses and box springs are bulky items that take up significant space in landfills. By recycling mattresses, various materials such as metal springs, wood, foam, and fabric can be recovered. They can then be used in the manufacturing of new products, reducing the need for raw materials and conserving natural resources.

The Carver County Environmental Center has been helping residents recycle mattresses since 2015. Those efforts have kept tens of thousands of pounds of materials out of landfills. Mattresses, box springs and metal bed frames can be dropped off at the Environmental Center during regular hours of operation.

For current pricing, and Environmental Center hours, please reference the most recent brochure.

Curbside Pickup

In 2024 Carver County Environmental services partnered with it's long time mattress recycling vendor, Second Chance Recycling, to introduce a new curbside mattress collection pilot program. Residents can visit the Second Chance Recycling webpage to pay for their items and select an upcoming pick-up day.

Residents that live in multi-family settings may need to check with their property manager for any restrictions before scheduling a pickup.

Per pick-up collection Fee - $10.00/dollars
Twin, Full, Queen or King Mattress - $35.00
Box Spring/Foundation - $35.00

Add-on items. These items must be collected in addition to a mattress or box-spring. 

Crib Mattress - $15.00
All Foam Mattress Topper - $10.00
Metal Bed Frame - $0.00

Visit the Second Chance Recycling webpage to schedule a pickup.

Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) Program

The Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) program helps businesses who produce small amounts—less than 220 lbs or about 22 gallons per month—of hazardous wastes such as batteries, solvents, paints, used oil and fuels meet State and County disposal requirements.

Did you know? More than 90 percent of businesses qualify as a VSQG!

If you’d like to participate in the VSQG program, review and complete the VSQG Program application and submit it to Carver County. You must also notify the MPCA of your waste activity (Notification of Regulated Waste Activity e-Service Instructions). Once a completed application is received, Carver County will call to schedule an appointment to drop off your waste at the Carver County Environmental Center.

Please note – Carver County accepts hazardous waste from VSQGs by appointment only. Businesses who show up to the Environmental Center without an appointment will be turned away.

For more information on the Carver County VSQG Program, please contact dheidinger@co.carver.mn.us at (952) 361-1836.

BioBag Certified Compostable Bags

Countertop Kitchen Organics Pails

$5.00

Short Term Kit - $8.00
Long Term Kit - $30.00