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Hazardous Waste
Stearns County Household Hazardous Waste Facility
3601 5th St S, Waite Park, MN 56387
(320) 257-8605Small community spot on 5th St S for household hazardous materials, used mostly by local residents of Waite Park and nearby towns. It’s the kind of place people swing by when cleaning out garage cabinets or prepping for seasonal cleanups.
Drive into a modest yard with an entrance booth and a building with sheltered bays for drop-off-good for Minnesota winters when things need to stay out of the cold. Pull up to the booth, then move to the covered area to unload; containers are usually left on the pavement or a lower loading platform rather than carried far inside. The site looks like a municipal facility: concrete pads, roll-up doors, clear signage, and room for a few cars or small trucks to line up.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Keep liquids upright in a sturdy box and seal lids with tape or plastic to avoid drips during transport.
- Bring items in their original containers or clearly label them so handlers can identify what’s inside without opening everything.
- Try to come midweek or early in the morning when possible-weekends, especially spring cleanup weekends, tend to have longer lines.
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