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Mankato Transfer Station is where local trash gets compacted and loaded onto trucks for the longer trip to a landfill. Neighbors and small haulers use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn't worth the drive. The site at 739 Beaver Ave looks like an industrial yard with big concrete bays and steady truck traffic.
Drive in and you'll see an entrance booth and a scale to drive over - transfer stations commonly weigh loads. The yard has large tipping areas, roll-off containers and heavy trucks, so it can be noisy and a bit dusty or smelly depending on what's being unloaded. Pull up to the booth/scale before heading toward the tipping floor and give big trucks plenty of room to maneuver. Depending on demand, expect some waiting and maneuvering around piles and parked trailers.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads before leaving home; wind and passing trucks can scatter debris.
- Wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves-surfaces are often gritty and heavy items may need handling by hand.
- Try for a weekday morning when possible; weekends and spring cleanup times usually have longer lines and more truck traffic.
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