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Brown County Landfill in Sleepy Eye is the county landfill where local residents and businesses bring trash that gets buried. Located off County Road 11, it handles the larger, final-disposal loads that local drop-off sites don't take. Expect typical county-scale operations rather than a small neighborhood transfer station.
Drive past an entrance booth and cross a scale, since landfills usually charge by weight so stopping twice is common. Pull up to the unloading area and follow staff directions or signage for where to dump - the site is largely open with berms and working faces where material is pushed and covered. There are separate spots for larger commercial trucks compared with smaller residential drop-offs, and the overall footprint is broad with heavy equipment moving around. Winter can change how things run, so some work areas may be tucked or moved for snow and cold.
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Before You Go
- Have loads secured and tarped for the trip in; loose debris can blow off during the drive and create extra hassle.
- Bring a clear description of what’s in a commercial load, since tipping fees at county landfills are typically weight-based and commercial deliveries are handled differently than small residential loads.
- Plan for possible backups on weekends or spring cleanup days and allow extra time for scales and vehicle queues, especially in cold weather when movement is slower.
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