Dakota County is currently revising its solid waste plan. The revised plan will guide waste management within Dakota County over the next 20 years. It will include strategies to:
Take our survey
We want to hear from you to develop the revised plan. Please take our survey. The survey is open through April 21.
Complete a survey for residents
Complete a Spanish version
Complete a survey for businesses, schools and multifamily properties
Complete a Spanish version
Attend an in-person event
Other opportunities to provide input include:
- In-person events for residents:
- April 19, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Update: Rescheduled to April 20, 12:30-2 p.m. due to weather.
- April 20, 12:30-2 p.m. Micho Love/Castillo's Bakery, West St. Paul
- April 20, 10 a.m.–noon - Village Market, West St. Paul
- Meeting for waste industry on April 4, 2 p.m. at Western Service Center, Apple Valley
- Meeting for city and township staff on April 18, 3 p.m. at Western Service Center, Apple Valley
Dakota County will use input from these engagement opportunities to draft the 2024-2044 Dakota County Solid Waste Management Plan. The annual recycling report provides progress on implementing Dakota County's current 2018-2038 Solid Waste Master Plan. Planned project schedule
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Fall 2023: Stakeholder input on solid waste issues, barriers and solutions - round 1 Engagement Findings Report
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January 2024: State finalizes Metropolitan Solid Waste Management Policy Plan with prescribed strategies for metropolitan counties
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April 2024: Stakeholder input on potential strategy approaches - round 2
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Summer 2024: Staff draft county plan based on policy plan requirements and stakeholder feedback, including a public comment period
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October 2024: Finished County Solid Waste Management Plan
To sign up for updates regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan revision or to learn more about engagement opportunities, please contact
wasteless@co.dakota.mn.us.