City of Lake Crystal's Refuse & Recycling Information


 

LJP Waste Solution

  • Refuse & recycling pickup is every Friday (Unless notified due to weather or observed holidays)
  • Place bins out on the curb for pickup by 7:00 A.M. Please place bins 3 feet apart from each other and other obstacles. 
  • ALL containers must be places 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 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

 

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, 2025, per the City's contract with LJP, garbage and recycling rates are increasing. The new rates will appear on the August 2025 utility bill. 
    • Garbage Rate: $13.90
    • Recycling Rate: $7.45
    • Solid Waste Management Tax on Garbage: $1.36

 

 Chapter 51: Garbage & Refuse

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
MankatoMN 56002

Website blueearthcountymn.gov/626/Ponderosa-Landfill

 

  • Medicine Collection Program

Phone (507) 304.4251

Physical Address
410 S 5th St.
MankatoMN 56001

Website blueearthcountymn.gov/832/Medicine-Collection-Program

 

  • Sharps Disposal Program

Phone (507) 304.4251

Physical Address
410 S 5th St.
MankatoMN 56001

Website blueearthcountymn.gov/834/Sharps-Disposal-Program