Pope / Douglas
Solid Waste Management

Pope / Douglas Solid Waste Management is a partnership created by Pope and Douglas County in 1983. This partnership was created to manage the solid waste stream generated in both counties.

Please take a few moments to explore our site and learn how your garbage is managed, and see how we can help you reduce, reuse and recycle.

What's New

 

Recycling Holiday Lights

Recycle your old, unwanted or burned out holiday light strands at the Recycle Center this season!  Switching to LED lights? It's a bright idea, just make sure to recycle your old light strands. Learn More

Recycle Center Changes

New changes so you can recycle more and recycle more easily!  Check out our Recycle Center page to learn about the Plastics 3 - 6 that PDSWM is taking.  Also, start combining your newspaper and magazines in one bin!

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Know! Don't Throw!

In an effort to further educate residents on what they should NOT throw in their garbage, PDSWM's website now contains an 'Unacceptable Waste' list. The items require special disposal or recycling options. 

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Agralite Electric Cooperative Members Recycle Fluorescents FREE of Charge!

Agralite Electric Cooperative, Runestone Electric Association or Alex Light and Power customers may recycle their old fluorecent bulbs for free at PDSWM. If your electric utility doesn’t participate in the program call to find out where you can take them for recycling.

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Pope / Douglas Solid Waste Management
2115 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone: 320-763-9340  Toll Free: 800-972-6318

www.popedouglasrecycle.com

 

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