Recycling & waste reduction
What Goes Where Guide (coming in 2026)
Home recycling information that includes how to get rid of large items, organics and hazardous waste.
Recycling at Home (Spanish)
Lists what can be recycled in Dakota County.
Household hazardous waste
Recycling Zone
Describes what items are accepted at the Recycling Zone.
Burning Garbage is Illegal
Describes why burning trash is bad and what to do instead.
Wasted food prevention
Food Smarts: Kitchen Inventory
A worksheet to track what foods you have in the freezer, fridge, and pantry.
Food Smarts: Track What You Toss
A worksheet to understand what food you throw away and why.
Food Smarts: Food Storage Guide
A folded handout that shows how to store fruits and vegetables to last longer.
Food Smarts: Meal Planner
A worksheet to practice weekly meal planning.
Food scraps drop-off
Food Scraps Drop-Off Program (Spanish - coming soon)
Information about the county's free food scraps drop-off program.