Steele county landfill to take sandbags free of charge

The City of Owatonna will tentatively begin pick-up of sandbags starting September 30, 2016. City of Owatonna residents looking to dispose of both contaminated (in contact with water) or non-contaminated (no contact with water) sandbags must contact 507-444-2454 to arrange pick up. Residents will need to move bags to the right-of-way and pile on the right corner of their property facing their home. There will be no charge for the pick-up and disposal.
Steele County residents outside of the City of Owatonna who need to dispose of sandbags may take to the Steele County landfill free of change. The landfill, located at 9420 SE 64th Ave., Blooming Prairie, MN 55917, is open 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday and 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
Sandbags which were not touched by flood water can be retained by property owners and do not need to be returned.
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