Maple Grove Transfer Station

A local transfer station where residents drop off household trash and smaller bulky items before it gets compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Folks from around Maple Grove use it when a trip to the far-off landfill isn't practical. It’s the sort of place best for quick, local trips rather than a full-on dumping run.

Drive up a short access road to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale-most transfer stations weigh loads and charge by weight. Pull-through bays and large concrete tipping areas are visible from the entrance; there are usually separate spots for recycling versus general trash, and the main tipping face is big enough for pickup trucks and trailers. In winter the layout makes a difference-some drop-off points are indoors or under cover so unloading in cold weather is less miserable, but expect snow piles and cleared lanes. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, so there may be a line to get onto the scale.