Responsibilities 

The Environmental Services Department provides information and assistance with environmental health issues and concerns and implements the county solid waste management programs such as recycling and waste education. 

Significant Elements of Environmental Service Department

The Environmental Services Office administers and supports a variety of environmental and solid waste programs, including:
  • Abandoned Well Sealing Cost‑Share Program
  • Agricultural Best Management Practices (AgBMP) Loan Program
  • Aquatic Invasive Species Program
  • Feedlot Program
  • Household Hazardous Waste
  • Pesticide Applicator Testing
  • Recycling Program
  • Septic Fix‑Up Grant
  • Solid Waste Ordinance 1998
  • Steele County Water Plan 2017–2021
  • Waste Wizard
  • Weed Inspection Program
Contact Us:

Environmental Services

630 Florence Ave PO Box 890 Owatonna, MN  55060
Lower Level
507.444.7475 507.444.7479

AgBMP Loan Program
Aquatic Invasive Species
Feedlots
Pesticide Applicator Testing
Weed Inspection

Dave Stenzel

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507.444.7488 David.Stenzel@SteeleCountyMn.gov

Household Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Septic Fix-up Grant
Waste Wizard
Well Sealing Cost-Share

Katie Barden

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507.444.7487 Katie.Barden@SteeleCountyMn.gov