Brush & Compost Collection & Drop-Off Site

The Winsted Brush Site is CLOSED for the season. 


Please note that the City will no longer be issuing permits to recycle appliances and electronics. To recycle these types of items, you will need to go to the McLeod County Environmental Services site located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. 

The closing date is weather-dependent, and may be altered if the site is no longer accessible due to snow and other factors in the fall.  

 

 

The City of Winsted's Brush & Compost Site is located approximately one-half mile south of Winsted at 300 Industrial Drive (near the Wastewater Treatment Facility).  The site is a McLeod County compost collection/drop off site and is available to all city and rural residents of McLeod County. 


No permits are required for brush and compost recycling. Residents are responsible for proper disposal of their yard waste in the designated area.

 

The Brush Site is accessible via County Road 1 AND County Road 9.

From the new County Road 5 Extension / Industrial Drive, go south on the Brush Site / Wastewater Treatment Facility entrance road.  This is the only access or driveway to enter the Brush Site.  

Please note that the original driveway to access the Brush Site from County Road 9 is no longer in service.  Vehicles should not drive in this area for any reason.

If you have any questions or comments relative to the collection/drop-off site, please contact the McLeod County Solid Waste Department at (320) 484-4300 or 1-800-335-0575.  You can also contact McLeod Solid Waste Management for problem material management, hazardous waste disposal, and other recycling needs.  Questions can also be directed to Winsted City Hall at (320) 485-2366. 

The compost site is to be used for brush and compost only.  Residents may deposit leaves, lawn clippings and brush at the site.  

 

Yard Waste Accepted:

  • Grass
  • Leaves
  • Brush
  • Logs - 18 inch diameter or less
  • NO STUMPS

 

Directions from Winsted:

South of Winsted on McLeod County Road 9, approximately 1/2 mile.  Access to the site is on the west, or right side.


Directions from Minnesota Highway 7:

North on McLeod County Road 9 approximately 3.1 miles. Access is on the west, or left side .


 

McLeod County Household Hazardous Waste Facility 

 

Appliance & E-Waste Recycling for McLeod County Residents

The McLeod County Household Hazardous Waste Facility also offers a drop site for items such as appliances, televisions, electronics, tires, batteries, construction materials and more.  The drop site, located in Hutchinson, offers a cost-effective alternative for proper recycling or disposal of your "problem materials".

Located at 1065 5th Avenue Southeast, Hutchinson, Minnesota 55350. Hours are from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday & 8:00 am - 12:00 pm every first Saturday of the month. Prices are subject to change.  Please contact McLeod County Environmental Services for more information at (320) 484-4300.

 

  

Freeuse Center
What is the Product FreeuseCenter, you ask? It is an area operated within the HHW Facility consisting of usable products that were brought to the facility by residents like you. Rather than process these items as waste, the opportunity is given to residents to REUSE them, thus reducing waste.

Some of the items available in the Product Freeuse Center include latex, exterior and interior, oil based paints, paint thinners, varnish removers, cleaning products, rust inhibitor paints, automotive items, adhesives, sealers, wood stains, aerosol paints and other miscellaneous items. These products vary in availability and quantity but a good selection is generally available.

 

Please visit the HHW website for brochures and additional information.