Brown County Recycling and Curbside Programs

This survey will assist Brown County staff in better understanding how the curbside recycling as well as general recycling programs are being conducted from the resident's point of view. Your input will help the county and how this program will be conducted in the future. For more information on the Brown County recycling please visit our website: https://www.co.brown.mn.us/recycling 

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* 1. Do you live within Brown County MN?

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* 2. Do you have curbside recycling that has scheduled pickups?

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* 3. Do you bring your residential recyclables to the drop off locations throughout Brown County? Example: Hy-Vee in New Ulm, Springfield Market in Springfield,  or Schutz Family Food in Sleepy Eye.

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* 4. Is there enough information on the various materials that are recyclable and the how to recycle the materials?

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* 5. Brown County offers curbside recycling to residents by charging a yearly special tax of $19 for rural residents and $38 for urban residents. Due to increasing costs of recycling the materials, an increase in yearly charge is needed. Would you be in favor of a one dollar ($1) for rural residents and two dollars ($2) for urban increase on the 2023 tax year to continue the curbside recycling program?

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* 6. Do you have feedback on how the curbside recycling process is being handled in Brown County?

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* 7. Brown County offers free Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections three times during the summer and once in the fall of each year. Does the number of collections best meet your need for disposing of your hazardous waste?

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* 8. Brown County offers Fluorescent Bulb collections twice times during the summer and twice in the fall that requires a fee. Does the number of collections best meet your need for disposing of your hazardous waste?

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* 9. Do you have any additional feedback regarding recycling in Brown County?

If you have any other questions regarding recycling or solid waste, please contact the Planning and Zoning office at 507-233-6640 or email at recycle@co.brown.mn.us

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