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Cass County Garbage Transfer is the small transfer station out on 112th Street SW that local homeowners and small haulers use instead of driving all the way to a distant landfill. It’s the place where trash gets dropped, compacted, and sent off on bigger trucks. Locals swing by with full pickup loads, trailer loads, or the odd bulky item.
Expect a simple setup: a lane to pull up, an entrance booth or scale area, and a tipping pad or bay where vehicles unload. The site looks more industrial than pretty-gravel or packed earth, some concrete bunkers, and piles that get moved by big loaders. Trash gets compacted and then driven out on larger trucks, so there often isn’t much long-term storage on site. In Minnesota’s cold months, many transfer stations offer indoor drop-off options or sheltered areas, and weekends or spring cleanup times can get busy.
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Before You Go
- Bring straps or a tarp to secure loose loads and make unloading quicker; loose trash can be a pain to deal with.
- Be prepared for muddy or icy surfaces in winter-give extra room when pulling up and wear boots with good traction.
- Sort bulky items from loose bags before getting to the gate so unloading goes faster and traffic keeps moving.
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