Solid Waste Regulation involves inspection and code enforcement of licensed solid waste facilities and licensed waste haulers, and the investigation of illegal dumping.
Scott County Environmental Services offers grants to different parts of the community, including schools and businesses, to encourage residents to "think outside the trash." Here you will find summaries, guidelines, and application documents for Scott County's various recycling grants.
Organics make up roughly 30% of what we throw away. Food scraps and food-soiled paper products can be recycled into valuable compost which is used in landscaping and road construction projects.
Not all fires are illegal, but burning trash and solid waste is. Learn the difference and find environmentally-friendly alternatives to disposing waste.
State building code requires a permit to demolish a building or structure. Learn more about applying for a demolition permit with Environmental Services.
Have a yard sign you'd like to dispose of? There are several recycling options for yard signs at the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility in Shakopee.
Free Recycling Labels
For your business, school, city, park, or other organization.
