Brush & Compost Collection & Drop-Off Site

The Winsted Brush Site is OPEN for the season. 


Please note that the City is 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 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 available to all City of Winsted residents. 


No permits, key fobs, or cards are required to enter the site at this time for brush and compost recycling. Residents are responsible for proper disposal of their yard waste in the designated area.

HOURS OF OPERATION:

April to November, weather permitting

Wednesdays    4:00 p.m. to Sunset

Saturdays         9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Closed Holidays. 

 

LOCATION:

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, grass clippings, leaves, and compost only.  
 

YARD WASTE ACCEPTED:

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

 

 

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.