Beltrami County Landfill

Beltrami County Landfill is the county landfill just off the Paul Bunyan State Trail in Bemidji, used by residents and local haulers for burying solid waste and commercial loads. It's a large, working site with an on-site scale and a tipping-fee system based on weight. Expect a practical, industrial place rather than a neat public park.

Drive in and you'll pass a scale and an entrance booth where trucks often line up; charges are weight-based so there’s usually a stop on the way out. Pull up to the tipping area where heavy equipment moves dirt and compacted trash, and there’s room to maneuver larger trucks and trailers. The ground is mostly gravel and dirt, dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain, with open dirt piles and compacted cells visible. Busy weekends and spring-cleanup times commonly mean longer lines and a slower process.