Landfill

Blue Earth County/Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill

Blue Earth County/Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill, 20028 Gooseberry Lane, Mankato, 56001, Minnesota

Get Directions

Blue Earth County/Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill in Mankato is the county landfill where trash ends up being buried. Neighbors, contractors and hauling trucks bring pickup loads and trailers here when curbside options won't do. It handles both small residential drops and larger commercial hauls.

Drive in on Gooseberry Lane and you'll see a scale and an entrance booth before the tipping area; loads are typically charged by weight so expect to be weighed. After the scale there's a paved pull-through and areas where larger trucks back up to dump while smaller vehicles use nearby spots to unload. The site is mostly graded dirt and growing mounds with heavy equipment moving around, so keep distance and watch for signs about where to go. Weekends and spring cleanup season get backed up, so waits are common during peak times.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Mankato
State Minnesota
Website Visit Website

Before You Go

  • Secure and tarp loads so nothing blows out on the way in; loose debris causes delays and extra handling at the tip.
  • Break down bulky items and flatten boxes before getting there to speed unloading and make better use of the tipping area.
  • Expect to be weighed coming in or going out - drive slowly through the scale area and leave room if traffic is queued behind you.

Explore More

All Minnesota Locations View Interactive Map

Disposal Guides

Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

View All Guides