Environmental Services
Mike Lein, Manager
Office of Environmental Services
(952) 361-1800
mlein@co.carver.mn.us
NEWS
At this time, there are NO open burning restrictions for Carver County.
OPEN BURNING PERMITS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET new
Carver County Environmental Services announces the addition of Carver County to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) internet based burning permit system. Beginning on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, individuals will be able to purchase an open burning permit over the internet.
For those individuals who do not have access to the internet, the traditional paper permits from local Fire Wardens will remain available as they have in the past.
Both types of permits will be valid from the time of purchase through the end of the calendar year in which it was purchased.
The Internet address for the on-line burning permit system is http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/burningpermits.
The on-line permit will cost five dollars ($5.00) annually and the permit will be valid for an entire calendar year. Individuals can get their permit at the start of the year and, by the use of a telephone or internet-based activation system, can burn at that location throughout the year.
As part of this new system, all permittees within the county will have to activate their permits each day they are going to burn. This includes the paper issued permits as well as the internet issued permits. Activating the internet permit may be done on-line or over the phone while those with paper issued permits must call a toll free number. After providing permit information, permittees will receive a message informing them of current burning regulations and, if they are allowed to burn that day. A confirmation number issued by the system is used to validate daily burning and must be recorded on the permit.
A valid activation number will be the key to enforcement of burning permits. Enforcement officers will look for a valid activation number, if it is not there, the individual conducting the burn may be cited for illegal burning.
Permits will not be available to residents within the following city limits: Chanhassen, Chaska, Cologne, Mayer, New Germany, NYA, Waconia and Watertown. Residents residing in these cities should contact their local municipality or Fire Chief.
update Click HERE to see answers to frequently asked questions regarding the new Open Burning Permit Program.
STAPLES NOW TAKING OFFICE TECHNOLOGY AND PERSONAL ELECTRONICS FOR FREE new
Bring in your old office technology products to your local Staples - even if you didn't purchase them at Staples - and they will responsibly and securely recycle them for you for free. The program, now powered by HP, provides free recycling of desktops, laptops, monitors, printers, shredders, UPS devices, computer peripherals, and small office electronics like mobile phones, GPS, and digital cameras. All brands are accepted, but there is a limit of 6 items per customer per day. Televisions, appliances, floor model copiers, stereo equipment, alkaline batteries, and certain other household electronics will NOT be accepted.
CARVER COUNTY SOLID WASTE MASTER PLAN update
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, the Carver County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing and adopted the Carver County Solid Waste Master Plan and Regional Solid Waste Master Plan. Both plans detail how the county and the region will meet the waste management goals found in the 2011 Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan.
Click HERE to view the 2012-2030 Carver County Solid Waste Master Plan
Click HERE to view the 2010-2030 Metropolitan Solid Waste Policy Plan
Click HERE to view the 2011-2030 Regional Solid Waste Master Plan
CARVER COUNTY OPEN BURNING ORDINANCE CHANGES update
On Tuesday, March 20, 2012, the Carver County Board of Commissioners will held a public hearing and adopted an ordinance amending the Open Burning Chapter of the Carver County Code.
Click HERE to view the adopted changes to the Open Burning Chapter of the Carver County Code
RAIN BARREL & COMPOST BIN SALE
Pre-order your rain barrel or compost bin today! Carver County residents must pre-order by April 16, 2012 to guarantee that a rain barrel or compost bin will be available. To pre-order, call (952) 361-1800 or email kkoll@co.carver.mn.us with your name, address, phone number, number of compost bins and/or rain barrels, and the location of your pick-up. DO NOT SEND MONEY. Payment will be accepted at pick-up.
Rain barrels and compost bins will be available for pick-up at the following locations on May 5, 2012 during normal business hours:
Carver County Environmental Center, 116 Peavey Cir, Chaska, MN
Douglas Kugler Eco-Site, 676 Industrial Blvd, Watertown, MN
Mackenthun's Fine Foods, 851 Marketplace Dr, Waconia, MN
For more information, click HERE or call Environmental Services at (952) 361-1800.
CHRISTMAS TREE RECYCLING
Christmas tree recycling couldn't be any easier! Carver County provides several options for residents to recycle their Christmas trees at no cost! Click HERE for more information.
FREE RADON KITS TO CARVER COUNTY RESIDENTS
Carver County will offer free short term radon kits to homeowners in Carver County during January 2012, which is Radon Action Month. Click HERE for more information.
2012 ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER CLOSED DAYS
The Environmental Center will be closed on the following days in 2012:
- Saturday, May 26th
- Wednesday, July 4th
- Saturday, September 1st
- Thursday, November 22nd
- Friday, November 23rd
- Saturday, November 24th
RECYCLE YOUR USED CHILD CAR SEAT
The Environmental Center and Douglas Kugler Eco-Site now accept child safety seats at no charge for recycling. For more information, click HERE to visit the Recycling Association of Minnesota's website.
YEAR-ROUND RECYCLING FACILITY IN WATERTOWN
The Adult Training and Habilitation Center operates a YEAR ROUND recycling facility in the City of Watertown. The Douglas Kugler Eco-Site is located at 676 Industrial Blvd, Watertown. Click HERE for more information!
BEST BUY NOW TAKING ELECTRONICS FOR FREE
Best Buy has announced that it will no longer charge $10 to accept electronic items with screens through its
in-store recycling program.
Consumers can now drop off any item, including TVs, monitors, DVD players, audio and video cables, cell phones and other items, free of charge and regardless of where each good was purchased. Accepted CRT TV screens can be as large as 32 inches, and up to 60 inches for flat panel screens.
For more information click HERE to be redirected to Best Buy's site.
COMPOSTABLE BAG LAW ARTICLE & FACTS & QUESTIONS. Beginning January 1, 2010, all resident must put yard waste in compostable bags. Visit HERE for more information.
ENV SERVICES WINS 2009 MN GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR WASTE & POLLUTION PREVENTION!
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