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A county solid waste site on NE 4th Street that locals use for household trash, recycling and yard debris. People from Grand Rapids and surrounding parts of Itasca County drop off mixed loads here. It’s the kind of place visited for seasonal cleanups and regular curbside overflow.
The drive in has an entrance booth and a vehicle scale, so expect to slow down and stop a couple of times. A cluster of skip bins and trailers sits out in the open, with some covered or indoor bays for bad-weather drop-offs during Minnesota winters. Traffic can back up on weekends and in spring when everyone’s hauling brush and junk, so there’s often a line of pickups and trailers waiting to pull up. Signage points to recycling and yard waste areas, and the site feels more utilitarian than tidy - heavy equipment, gravel drives, and concrete pads are common sights.
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Before You Go
- Bring loads sorted as much as possible: loose brush separated from mixed trash makes unloading quicker.
- Keep a tarp and straps handy in winter to cover wet or snowy loads and to keep materials from blowing out.
- Expect weekend crowds during spring and fall cleanups; arriving midweek or early in the morning usually moves faster.
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