Meeker County Transfer Station

Meeker County Transfer Station in Litchfield is the local place residents use to drop off household trash and recyclables instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Located on 293rd Street, it handles compacting and loading of trash onto larger trucks that leave the site. Folks from nearby towns and rural areas stop here for convenience when cleaning out garages or handling weekly rubbish.

Drive up the short access road and pass an entrance booth where vehicles briefly stop before proceeding; there’s usually a scale to cross for weight-based sites. The tipping area and compactors are set back from the entrance, so pull forward as directed and follow signs or staff gestures for where to unload. Recycling bins tend to sit off to one side, with larger roll-offs and equipment visible around the lot; the site is mostly gravel and pavement, not landscaped. Winter brings cold, so expect quieter indoor drop-off options at some Minnesota facilities and slower movement if roads are icy.