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Mitchell Co. Garbage Disposal & Recycling

The Mitchell County Rural Garbage and Recycling site is located 2.5 miles west of Osage on Highway 9. This collection site is for the use of Mitchell County rural residents or rural landowners for garbage disposal and recycling. Town residents may use the collection site for "recycling only". Hours are Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. (closed Mondays).

 

Individuals and businesses may also haul their own garbage, tires, appliances, televisions, and electronic waste to the Floyd-Mitchell Chickasaw Landfill located southeast of New Haven, or west of Elma.

 

Recycling items accepted at the site include:

Paper                                              Cardboard

Newspaper                                       (Flatten boxes)

Magazines

Junk Mail (including envelopes)            Plastic

Mixed Paper (i.e. computer, office)       #1 through #5, #7

Phone Books                                     (No oil containers)

Paper Bags                                      (No plastic bags or lids)

Paperback Books  
Paperboard (i.e. cereal boxes)             Metal

                                                        Aluminum

Glass Jars and Bottles only             Tin cans

Clear, Brown, and Green                    Pots and Pans

                                                        Other Clean Metal

 

Other Items Accepted: General Appliances (call to check the rate charged), Car and Small Truck Tires, Motor Oil and Hydraulic Oil (No larger than 5-gallon containers accepted).

 

Covered Load Policy

All loads entering the facility must be covered with a tarp (unless in the enclosed area of a car, van, or other vehicle). There is a $20 extra charge for uncovered loads. Refusal to pay the $20.00 fee will result in the load being turned away.

 

For further information, contact the Mitchell County Conservation Board at (641) 732-5204 or the collection site at (641) 732-4290.

 

Yard Waste

Clean yard and garden waste and brush are accepted at the site.