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Fergus Falls Landfill sits at 2010 S Oak St and is the place most people in town use when their normal curbside pickup won't do. It’s a working landfill - the final burial spot for trash - used by homeowners doing big cleanouts and by commercial haulers with full loads.
Pull in through the entry drive toward the weigh scale; this kind of facility charges tipping fees by weight, so expect to stop and be weighed. There’s an attendant booth near the entrance and a clear traffic flow for dumping and exiting, with large dirt cells and compacted areas visible from the road. The site is built for big loads, so commercial trucks are commonly seen alongside pickup trucks and trailers. During winter the whole place can look bare and icy, and queues can form on busy weekends or spring cleanup days.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarpaulin any loose material so nothing flies out on the drive to the scale.
- Separate obvious recyclables from trash before getting there to avoid unnecessary dumping into the landfill area.
- Try to come midweek or early in the morning to skip the longer weekend lines that show up during peak cleanup seasons.
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