Aurora Transfer Station

A working transfer station in Aurora used by residents and small haulers who don’t want to drive to a distant landfill. This is the kind of place where neighborhood cleanup loads and construction debris get compacted and sent off in larger trucks. It’s practical, low-key, and busy at predictable times.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop; transfer stations commonly have a scale so vehicles are weighed for charges. Pull through lanes lead toward a large concrete tipping area where loads are dumped into hoppers or compactors, and recycling bins are often parked to the side. The site looks industrial - big metal buildings, concrete bays and heavy equipment - and in Minnesota winters there are usually sheltered or indoor drop-off spots at many facilities to avoid unloading in the cold. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to be the busiest, so lines and some waiting are normal.