Utilities Application
If you are a new resident or utility customer you are required to complete the “New Customer Application” You may download the application, complete it and bring it with you to the Administrative Office at 211 Main Street to sign-up.
Applications are also available in the office. Any questions, please contact us at (507) 894-4990.
In an emergency, dial 911
Refuse and Recycling
Garbage will be picked up weekly on Tuesday’s
Recycling will be picked up bi-weekly on Tuesday’s
Recycling Center
Operated by Houston County
Recycling Center, Hours
- Tuesday’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
2025 Hazardous Waste collections:
They will be collecting residential paints and pesticides as usual at the April Residential Clean Sweep Event, but items considered to be hazardous wastes will not be accepted and you will be directed to the La Crosse County Household Hazardous Materials Facility located at 3202 Berlin Drive, La Crosse, WI.
Houston County in cooperation with La Crosse County Solid Waste program will be offering $35.00 vouchers for disposal of household hazardous wastes. One voucher per resident, per year can be obtained from the Environmental Services Department. Call 507-725-5800 for a voucher.
Residential Clean Sweep Event – FREE EVENT:
Saturday, April 26, 2025 – 9:00a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Recycling Center – 105 North Grant Street, Houston, MN
Household Fluorescent and HID Bulbs, Household Latex and Oil Base Paints – 1 gallon or smaller, Residential or Ag Chemicals – limit 200 lbs.