Watonwan County has announced updates to recycling services for Madelia residents.
Final Service by Hometown Sanitation
- Last recycling pickup: Friday, December 19, 2025
- Cart removal: Hometown Sanitation will collect recycling carts on this same day.
- Important: Please place your recycling cart at the curb before 7:00 AM.
- If your cart is not picked up, contact Watonwan County Land Management at 507-375-1225. Provide your address, and they will notify Hometown Sanitation.
New Service Provider: West Central Sanitation
- Start date: January 1, 2026
- First pickup day: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Cart delivery: New 95-gallon carts will be delivered beginning Monday, December 15, 2025.
- Recycling services will remain the same, but pickup day will change from Fridays to Thursdays.
A copy of the updated garbage and recycling schedule will be mailed with December’s utility bill at the end of the month.