Prohibited Materials List

The following materials are prohibited from disposal in DKV’s landfill under its MPCA permit requirements. This list is not all-inclusive. If you are unsure about an item, call (320) 358-4911 before loading or hauling.

Asbestos is not accepted. DKV is not approved to accept asbestos-containing materials.

Chemicals, Liquids, Paints and Petroleum

  • Agricultural chemicals or containers
  • Chemical containers
  • Lead-based paint that is not adhered to the substrate
  • Liquids (any type)
  • Paints, thinners, solvents and varnishes (including applicators, brushes, cans, containers, filters and dust collectors)
  • Pesticide containers
  • Petroleum products, containers or filters (including oil, grease and fuel)

Adhesives, Caulking, Sealants and Resins

  • Adhesives (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Caulking (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Epoxy (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Glue (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Resins—epoxy or fiberglass (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Sealants (including applicators, containers and tubes)
  • Tar (including applicators, containers and tubes)

Batteries, Lamps and Mercury-Containing Items

  • Batteries
  • Fluorescent tubes and ballasts
  • High-intensity discharge lamps
  • Mercury-containing waste (thermostats and switches)

Garbage, Food, Animal and Yard Waste

  • Animal carcasses, parts, or rendering and slaughterhouse wastes
  • Food waste
  • Household refuse or garbage
  • Septic tank pumpings
  • Yard waste

Appliances, Machinery, Vehicles and Tires

  • Appliances (including white goods and brown goods)
  • Machinery or engine parts
  • Tires
  • Vehicles

Other Prohibited Materials

  • Ashes
  • Recyclable cardboard
  • Rolls of carpeting and padding (unless attached to substrate)
  • Sandblasting waste
  • Treated lumber (including decking, railroad ties, etc.)
  • Wastes that could spontaneously combust or ignite other wastes due to high temperatures

Hazardous, Medical and Radioactive Waste

  • Hazardous waste
  • Infectious waste
  • Medical waste
  • PCB-containing waste
  • Radioactive waste

Clean, well-sorted construction and demolition loads are preferred.
Load Screening & Acceptance

We understand that an occasional unacceptable item may end up in an otherwise acceptable load. DKV can accommodate limited incidental items that can be safely identified and separated during the screening process.

We ask contractors and haulers to make a reasonable effort to remove unacceptable materials before arriving. Loads containing substantial amounts of prohibited materials may be refused.

Acceptance is subject to the type and quantity of material and DKV’s waste acceptance requirements. If you’re unsure whether your load qualifies, please contact us before hauling.

Asbestos-containing materials are not currently accepted.

3.3.11 The following non-acceptable or prohibited wastes are materials that are chemically or biologically active and which have a high potential to leach chemical constituents or to generate gas. These wastes include, but are not limited to the following: Adhesives (including applicators, containers, tubes); agricultural chemicals or containers; animal carcasses, parts or rendering and slaughterhouse wastes; appliances (including white goods and brown goods); ashes; wastes that could spontaneously combust or ignite other wastes due to high temperatures; batteries; caulking (including applicators, containers, tubes); recyclable cardboard; rolls of carpeting and padding; chemical containers; epoxy (including applicators, containers, tubes); fluorescent tubes and ballasts; food waste; glue (including applicators, containers, tubes); hazardous waste; high-intensity discharge lamps; household refuse or garbage; infectious waste; liquids (any type); machinery or engine parts; medical waste; mercury containing waste (thermostats, switches); paints, thinners, solvents, varnishes (including applicators, brushes, cans, containers, filters, dust collectors); lead based paint that is not adhered to the substrate; PCB containing waste; pesticide containers; petroleum products, containers or filters (including oil, grease, fuel); radioactive waste; resins – epoxy or fiberglass (including applicators, containers, tubes); sandblasting waste; sealants (including applicators, containers, tubes); septic tank pumpings; tar (including applicators, containers, tubes); tires; treated lumber (including decking, railroad ties, etc.); vehicles; and yard waste. This list is NOT all-inclusive. [Minn. R. 7001.0150, subp. 3]

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