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Small-town transfer station that locals use when a trip to the distant landfill isn’t worth it. Mostly residential cars and small trailers show up with yard waste, cleanouts, and recycling. The site compacts loads and trucks them out rather than burying anything on-site.
Drive in off Highway 210 and you'll see a small entrance booth and a scale area where vehicles stop before and after unloading; many transfer stations charge by weight, so be ready to pause. The drop-off area is open with large concrete bunkers and compactors; during cold Minnesota winters there can be an indoor drop-off or at least sheltered spots for quick unloading. Recycling bins are usually grouped near the side of the yard and heavier trash goes to the larger compacting pits. Weekends and spring clean-up periods tend to get crowded, so expect a line at the gate during those times.
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Before You Go
- Bring straps or a tarp to keep loose stuff contained - wind can turn a trailer into a snowstorm of debris in the winter.
- Unload recyclables and mixed trash into separate piles before pulling up to the booth so unloading goes quicker.
- Avoid the busiest hours by going midweek or early morning when possible; backed-up traffic blocks the lane and makes maneuvering with a trailer harder.
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