Rice County Environmental Services

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

IT's NOT TOO LATE!! Registration is still open—secure your spot NOW!

There's still time to sign up!

Rice County is offering a FREE deconstruction training opportunity for contractors to gain valuable skills and earn Continuing Education (C.E.) credits.

Training Schedule:
📅 Day 1 (Online): Monday, June 22
📅 Day 2 (In-Person): Choose either Monday, June 29 or Tuesday, June 30

Don't miss your chance to take advantage of this no-cost professional development opportunity. Registration is still open, but the training dates are approaching quickly!

Want to sign up? Use the contact information in the image below or visit our website to learn more and register:
https://www.ricecountymn.gov/814/Deconstruction

Interested in the training, but these dates don't work for you? Let us know what dates would work better—we'd love to hear from you!

06/11/2026

Come & Join Rice County Environmental Services (ES) staff at the Riverwalk Market Fair in Northfield!

The Riverwalk Market Fair is an open-air summer market that is a vibrant celebration of local talent and flavor. As you stroll along the river, you'll discover a curated selection of fine art, artisan food, and fresh food straight from our local farmers. The atmosphere is brough to life by the sounds of talented local musicians, making every Saturday morning a true destination.

The Market is held every Saturday from May 16 - Oct. 31 (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) along the Cannon River on Bridge Square, 🌧️or☀️!

Come & see ES Staff on the following Saturdays:

June 13: Library story time at 10:45a.m. + T-Fiber will be handing out free ice cream!

July 4: Ice cream for breakfast with KYMN!

July 11: Northfield Jazz Festival will be happening around town + Library story time at 10:45a.m.

06/11/2026

↠ FREE Deconstruction Training ↞
Rice County is hosting a deconstruction training for contractors within Rice County where Contractors are able to earn C.E. credits!

When: Two days in total; Day 1 (online) - Monday, June 22nd and Day 2 (in-person) - either Monday, June 29th or Tuesday, June 30th.

Interested in attending? Use the contact information in the picture below or check out our website at https://www.ricecountymn.gov/814/Deconstruction

06/09/2026

Improper disposal of medicines damages the environment. Proper disposal helps protect our soil and water.

Take It To The Box, available 24/7, promotes the safe use, storage and disposal of unneeded human and animal prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Place medications in the designated box in one of the locations listed below. It will be taken to an incinerator and destroyed.
• Faribault Police Department: 25 Fourth St. NW
• Lonsdale Police Department: 115 SW Alabama St.
• Northfield Police Department: 1615 Riverview Dr.
• Rice County Public Safety Center: 50 East View Dr.

Improper disposal of medicines damages the environment. Proper disposal helps protect our soil and water.

Take It To The Box, available 24/7, promotes the safe use, storage and disposal of unneeded human and animal prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Place medications in the designated box in one of the locations listed below. It will be taken to an incinerator and destroyed.

• Faribault Police Department: 25 Fourth St. NW
• Lonsdale Police Department: 115 SW Alabama St.
• Northfield Police Department: 1615 Riverview Dr.
• Rice County Public Safety Center: 50 East View Dr.

06/04/2026

Did you know that Goldfish are an invasive species in Minnesota!?

Check out this video from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for more information!

Goldfish, often illegally introduced by well-meaning pet owners, ar...

06/02/2026

Have you considered becoming a Minnesota GreenCorps member?

We'll look forward to again serving as a host site in 2026-27 for the program, coordinated by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. It aims to preserve and protect Minnesota’s environment while training a new generation of environmental professionals.

06/01/2026

While we've taken steps to mitigate the likelihood permit applicants receive
scam emails, some property owners are STILL BEING APPROACHED by scammers.

This scam is affecting permit applicants nationwide and involves the solicitation of fraudulent fees. Protect yourself: learn more at www.ricecountymn.gov/ -fd8f7b68610b73dbdb0e6850c3fc7190eec0c862460a3e3cbdfe0edfef875cd9

05/21/2026

Rice County offices, including the Solid Waste Facility, will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice.