Utility/Community Services

Below is a list of service providers for a variety of residential and business utility needs.  Depending on the exact area you are in, additional service options may be available to you.  Check with individual providers for more details.

CABLE:

  • Nuvera
     (320) 864-2818
    (888) 873-6853
    www.nuvera.net

TELEPHONE:

  • Century Link
    (800) 723-8010

INTERNET (varies by location):

ELECTRICAL:

GARBAGE:

NATURAL GAS:

WATER/SEWER:

The City of Cologne’s Public Works Department  is responsible for the planning, operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer system and the storm drainage system. Water services within the City are municipally-owned and independently operated by Cologne Public Utilities. The City of Cologne hires its own employees, sets its own budget, adopts rules and regulations and fixes rates for water  services. Sewer, water and storm drainage services are all billed to City residents by the City of Cologne on a monthly basis.

Transportation: Public Transport

BRUSH/LAWN CLIPPINGS:

Residents of the City of Cologne can place their lawn clippings, leaves and brush at the brush pile located behind the City Public Works building located at 304 Louis St W. Please do not drop off non-compostable materials such as rocks, stone, cement, etc. To view a map of this location, CLICK HERE. 

RECYCLING SERVICES:

The Carver County recycling drop off is located behind the Public Works building (304 Louis Street West).  The gates are open Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the first and third Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon.    The site will be closed on all observed holidays.

Materials Accepted:
  • newspapers
  • mixed paper
  • phone books
  • magazines
  • cardboard
  • glass beverage containers
  • plastics (#1 and #2)
  • aluminum
  • plastic bags
  • usable clothing
  • used motor oil
  • oil filters
  • antifreeze
  • automobile batteries
  • tin/steel
  • scrap metal