Refuse & Recycling Pickup
Refuse is collected each Wednesday by Hilltopper Refuse & Recycling Service, Inc. You do not need to contact anyone to begin service. Simply purchase specially marked “City of La Crescent” bags and place them on the curb/alley for pick up. Bags may be purchased at City Hall, Quillins, both Kwik Trip stores and Pump 4 Less. As of May 1, 2018 garbage bag price will be $28.00 per bag of 10.
The City has an extensive recycling program, which reduces the number of bags you purchase.
You May Recycle:
- paper and cardboard
- glass and plastic #1 & #2
- metal
- wires (Christmas lights, extension cords, and power cords)
Beginning April 2019 the City of La Crescent residents will be using recycling carts, which will be provided by Hilltopper Refuse and Recycling. Please select the following link for instructions on how to use these new carts and to view the updated pick-up schedule. NEW RECYCLING BIN INFORMATION – 2019
Houston County Recycler Please note for 2019: Fluorescent Bulb Recycling will be held on April 6th, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
2019 Hazardous Waste sites:
Houston Recycle Center (Houston MN) Thurs. May 23rd 1:00-6:00 pm
Spring Grove Hwy Shop Thurs. July 11th 1:00-6:00 pm
La Crescent Drop-Site Thurs. Aug. 19th 1:00-6:00 pm
Recycling Center
Operated by Houston County
(507) 725-5800, located behind the former Commodore Club and Current Flea Market.
This area is for depositing large household items, electronic items, metal items and tires free of charge. They also buy aluminum cans at competitive prices. Clothing/textiles and demolition/remodeling materials may be dropped off for a fee of $18/cubic yard. Located at 160 South 3rd Street; take Chestnut Street to south side of the former Commodore Club; take F Street across the railroad tracks to site.
Recycling Center, Hours
- Thursday’s 10AM – 6PM (year around)
- Saturday’s 8AM – 3PM (year around)
- Closed if a Holiday falls on the day of the week scheduled to be open
Compost Site
(507) 895-2595, located just past Classic Rock
This area is for depositing trees, leaves and grass and is staffed by the City of La Crescent. You may be asked to provide proof of residency so please bring some type of document with you that includes your current address. Remember, compost is great for your gardens and it’s free for the taking. Location: East of Highway 14/61 at Chestnut Street turn left and then right, cross the railroad tracks and follow the road to the compost site.
Summer Hours
- Mondays 2PM – 7PM
- Saturdays 8AM – 3PM
- Starts the first Monday in April
Fall Hours
- Mondays 2PM – 7PM
- Thursdays 2PM – 7PM
- Saturdays 8AM – 3PM
- First Thursday in October thru the last Thursday in November
Winter Hours
- Saturdays 8AM – 3PM
- Starts the first Saturday in December
- Closed if a Holiday falls on the day of the week scheduled to be open
According to Hilltopper’s Refuse, garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day for City residents on the following holidays:
- New Years Day – Tuesday, January 1st
- Memorial Day – Monday, May 27th
- Independence Day – Thursday, July 4th
- Labor Day – Monday, September 2nd
- Christmas Day – Wednesday, December 25th
Martin Luther King Day, Presidents Day, and Columbus Day are not holidays for Hilltopper’s employees. Garbage pick-up day will remain the same for the City residents during the week of Thanksgiving.