County staff: Dickinson County runs a household hazardous-waste program but cannot accept contaminated soil

Sep 24, 2026

Staff told commissioners that Dickinson County maintains a household hazardous-waste program for items like paint and chemicals but does not accept contaminated soil; a commissioner cited a recent local diesel spill and asked about options for disposal.

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A commissioner asked whether Dickinson County accepts contaminated soil after a small diesel spill in a community. County staff responded that the county operates a household hazardous-waste program that accepts chemicals, paint and similar household items but does not accept contaminated soil or contaminated pits. "No, we do not take contaminated soil," staff said.

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