La Crescent MN Dump Hours: Everything You Need to Know

Are you a resident of La Crescent, MN, looking for information on dump hours and related details? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will provide you with all the essential information you need to know about waste disposal in La Crescent, MN.

Refuse & Recycling Pickup

In La Crescent, MN, refuse (garbage) is collected every Wednesday by Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Service, Inc. To utilize this service, you do not need to register or contact anyone. Simply purchase specially marked “City of La Crescent” bags and place them on the curb/alley for pick up. These bags can be purchased at various locations within the city, including City Hall, Quillins, both Kwik Trip stores, and Pump 4 Less.

Effective January 1, 2024, the price for a garbage bag of 10 will be $29.00.

Recycling Program

The City of La Crescent has an extensive recycling program to reduce the number of garbage bags you purchase. The following items are accepted for recycling:

• Paper and cardboard
• Glass and plastic #1 & #2
• Metal
• Wires (Christmas lights, extension cords, and power cords)

Recycling bins are collected every other Wednesday. Refer to the 2024 Trash and Recycling Calendar for specific dates.

Recycling Center

The Recycling Center in La Crescent, MN, is operated by Houston County. It is located behind City Door business at 160 South 3rd Street. To access the center, take Chestnut Street to the south side of City Door business, then take F Street across the railroad tracks to the site.

The Recycling Center accepts a wide range of items, including:

• Large household items
• Electronic items
• Metal items
• Tires
• Aluminum cans (for purchase at competitive prices)
• Clothing/textiles (for a fee)
• Demolition/remodeling materials (for a fee)

Hours of Operation:

• Thursdays: 10 AM – 6 PM (year-round)
• Saturdays: 8 AM – 3 PM (year-round)
• Closed if a holiday falls on the day of the week scheduled to be open

Compost Site

The Compost Site in La Crescent, MN, is located just past Classic Rock. It is open for residents to deposit trees, leaves, and grass. The site is staffed by the City of La Crescent, and you may be asked to provide proof of residency, so bring a document with your current address. Compost is free for the taking and is an excellent addition to gardens.

Location:

East of Highway 14/61 at Chestnut Street, turn left, then right, cross the railroad tracks, and follow the road to the compost site.

Hours of Operation:

• Summer (begins first Monday in April):
  • Mondays: 2 PM – 7 PM
  • Saturdays: 8 AM – 3 PM
• Fall (first Thursday in October through the last Thursday in November):
  • Mondays: 2 PM – 7 PM
  • Thursdays: 2 PM – 7 PM
  • Saturdays: 8 AM – 3 PM
• Winter (begins first Saturday in December):
  • Saturdays: 8 AM – 3 PM
  • Closed if a holiday falls on the day of the week scheduled to be open

Residential Clean Sweep Event

The Residential Clean Sweep Event is held annually in La Crescent, MN, at the Houston County Recycling Center located at 105 North Grant Street, Houston, MN. The event typically takes place on the last Saturday of April from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Acceptable Items:

• Household fluorescent and HID bulbs
• Household latex and oil-based paints (1 gallon or smaller)
• Residential or agricultural chemicals (limit 200 lbs)

Important Note:

Items considered hazardous waste will not be accepted at this event. Hazardous wastes must be taken to the La Crosse County Household Hazardous Materials Facility located at 3202 Berlin Drive, La Crosse, WI. Houston County, in cooperation with the La Crosse County Solid Waste Program, offers $30.00 vouchers for the disposal of household hazardous wastes. One voucher per resident, per year, can be obtained from the Environmental Services Department.

Additional Resources

• City of La Crescent Refuse & Recycling
• Houston County Recycler