Becker County Landfill

Becker County Landfill is the county landfill out by Detroit Lakes where household and commercial trash gets buried. Locals, contractors and haulers use it when curbside pickup or transfer stations won't take certain loads. The place handles everything a landfill would - big scale, commercial traffic, and the usual county tipping fee setup.

Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale - they charge by weight so vehicles typically weigh in on the way in or out. The site is large with open cells and compacted piles; commercial trucks are common and maneuvering space is ample. There’s a clear flow from the scale/booth toward the tipping areas, and vehicles usually have to back up to dump spots, so expect some traffic and dust in dry weather. In Minnesota, cold winters often affect hours and many facilities nearby have indoor drop-off options for bad weather, though specifics vary by site.