City of Lake Crystal's Refuse & Recycling Information
- Refuse & recycling pickup is every Friday (Unless notified due to weather or observed holidays)
- Place bins on the curb for pickup by 7:00 A.M. Please place bins 3 feet apart and away from other obstacles.
- ALL containers must be placed at the end of the driveway or edge of the property near the road.
- 64-gallon bins for refuse and recycling are provided. If damaged or missing, please contact the City Hall for replacements.
- If you have more refuse than allowed, garbage bag tags are available for purchase at the City Offices: 1 for $3.00 or 10 for $28.00
FOR ALL COMMERCIAL REFUSE AND RECYCLING, PLEASE CONTACT LJP DIRECTLY.
Recycling Guidelines:
- Recycling is single-sort, so all acceptable recycling can be put into the yellow-lidded container. For a list of acceptable recyclables, check the LJP website under the residential tab.
- Any large pieces of cardboard that do not fit inside the container provided must be broken down to a 3ft x 3ft size in order to fit in the truck.
- For dumpster rental, please contact LJP Waste Solutions at (507) 625-1968
- During the winter months, keep pathways leading to bins and the bins clear of snow and ice for the safety of LJP employees.
REMINDER: ALL Garbage placed in your garbage can must be bagged or it will not get picked up.
Garbage & Recycling Rate Increases
- July, 2026, per the City's contract with LJP, garbage and recycling rates are increasing. The new rates will appear on the August 2026 utility bill.
- Garbage Rate: $14.32
- Recycling Rate: $7.67
- Solid Waste Management Tax on Garbage: $1.73
- NEW Total Residential Monthly Charge: $23.72
Review the city ordinance regarding garbage and refuse regulations, fees, and violations for the City of Lake Crystal.
Additional Recycling & Waste Disposal Resources
- Ponderosa of Blue Earth County
Phone (507) 304.4445
Physical Address
20028 Gooseberry Lane
PO Box 548
Mankato, MN 56002
Website blueearthcountymn.gov/626/Ponderosa-Landfill
- Medicine Collection Program
Phone (507) 304.4251
Physical Address
410 S 5th St.
Mankato, MN 56001
Website blueearthcountymn.gov/832/Medicine-Collection-Program
- Sharps Disposal Program
Phone (507) 304.4251
Physical Address
410 S 5th St.
Mankato, MN 56001
Website blueearthcountymn.gov/834/Sharps-Disposal-Program

