Minnesota
Landfill
Cottonwood County / Windom landfill
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Cottonwood County Landfill.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
Public disposal with different county and out-of-county rates. Confirm residency classification at the scale.
Hours
- Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; LAST LOAD IN by 3:30 p.m.
- FIRST and THIRD Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| In-county household garbage | $63.33/ton + $6.67/ton county surcharge + 17% MSW tax; $10 minimum up to 240 lb |
| Out-of-county household garbage | $73.33/ton + $6.67/ton surcharge + 17% MSW tax; $15 minimum up to 240 lb |
| In-county demolition | $33/ton + $2/ton tax; $10 minimum up to 400 lb; dump trailers minimum one ton |
| Out-of-county demolition | $38/ton + $2/ton tax; $15 minimum up to 400 lb; dump trailers minimum one ton |
| Mattress / box spring | $15 each |
| Appliance / RV appliance | $10 / $75 each |
| Television | $20 all sizes |
| Credit card / e-check | Card 2.4%, minimum $1.50; e-check $1.50 |
Hazardous waste
Listed household cleaners, latex/oil paints and rechargeable batteries are separate free household streams, NOT allowed in ordinary garbage. Call the landfill for current receiving arrangements; the 2021 event on its page is obsolete.
Holiday closures
Holiday closures not published on the linked facility page. Confirm before a holiday visit.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- Posted fee page is undated and still contains a 2021 HHW-event reference. Prices are reproduced as currently posted, not claimed newly adopted in 2026. Call to confirm before a large load; the old event is NOT a current collection date.
- Keep carpet, treated/creosote wood, plastic pails/bags, shingle wrapping and caulk tubes OUT of the demolition stream. Cardboard, cans and bottles belong in recycling. Garbage mixed into demo can incur $50/hour cleanup.
- Tire language differs within the same fee page: initial list gives $0.20/lb for car/truck; detailed list gives $8 each OR $0.20/lb for car tires, and heavy truck/tractor $8 each PLUS $0.20/lb. Confirm which rate applies.
- Oil filters, lamps, appliances, electronics, paint, cleaners and rechargeables are special streams, not ordinary MSW. The posted page labels household liquid cleaners, paints and rechargeable batteries free, but confirm receiving arrangements and hours before bringing HHW.
- Detailed electronics list: CPU/printer/scanner $10, monitor/laptop $20, medium copier $15, commercial fax/copier $45. The page separately says computers $10; use the specific item classification and confirm. Scrap iron is free in its recycling container.
- The county FAQ says the landfill typically closes when winds exceed 25 mph. Call if weather is windy. Asbestos requires advance approval, not a routine unscheduled drop-off.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.