Minnesota Paving & Materials

A working waste drop-off on the edge of Mankato that locals use to unload household junk and yard debris. Neighbors, contractors and anyone hauling a pickup or trailer come through here when they need to get rid of things that don’t fit in curbside bins. In winter, the site looks different than in summer-expect bare pavement or plowed lanes and some indoor options at nearby Minnesota sites when weather is bad.

Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to slow for a scale; many facilities in the area charge by weight so stopping twice is common. The site is open, with piles and containers visible from the entrance and a clear area to pull up and sort a load before dumping. Look for traffic flow signs and a person at the booth directing where to go for general trash versus other materials. Weekends and spring clean-up days tend to be busiest, so lines can form and backing up to the scale is normal.