ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS:  If you have experienced flooding in your home from the recent rains and your insurance company has deemed your losses to be 50% of your property value or more, you may qualify for a local option abatement. Contact the Brown County Assessor’s office before July 1st @ 507-233-6606 to speak with an appraiser to request an inspection.

Solid Waste, Landfill, and Recycling

Solid Waste Officer - Laine Sletta
Environmental Specialist - Allison Kletscher


Brown County offers many options in regard to the proper management of solid waste. Using contracts with local recyclers, the county offers its citizens a comprehensive recycling program with curbside and drop-box collection services throughout the county. Special programs are offered at various times for the collection of household hazardous waste, fluorescent bulbs, plastic pesticide containers and agricultural waste pesticides. Information about the county recycling program and the special waste programs is available by contacting the Recycling Coordinator.

Upcoming Recyling Events

08 Jun 2023;
11:00AM - 04:00PM
Household Hazardous Waste - New Ulm
22 Jun 2023;
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Household Hazardous Waste - Springfield
22 Jun 2023;
02:00PM - 05:00PM
Household Hazardous Waste - Sleepy Eye

Contact Planning & Zoning

Located on the 2nd floor of the Brown County Courthouse

14 S State St,
New Ulm, MN 56073

Telephone: (507) 233-6640
Fax: (507) 233-6643

Email:
Laine Sletta - Zoning Administrator, Solid Waste Officer

Robert Santaella - Asst. Zoning Administrator, Septic, Feedlot Officer

Allison Kletscher - Environmental Specialist

Shawn Stoermann - Emergency Manager

Amanda Lang - Feedlot Officer

Patty Zupfer - Office Support Specialist

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Mission Statement

Commitment to Excellence through Leadership, Teamwork, and Education

Contact

Office Hours: 8am to 4:30pm
(most offices)

Main Office Phone: 507-233-6600

Courthouse Address:
14 S State St
New Ulm, MN 56073

Individual Office Hours may vary.

 

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