Moorhead Transfer Station

A neighborhood transfer station where Moorhead residents and small haulers drop off household and construction debris instead of driving all the way to a distant landfill. Short drives for most locals make it a practical stop when clearing out a garage or handling a remodeling pile. Expect a place that feels more like a working yard than a polished recycling center.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to pull into a lane for weighing and check-in; many transfer stations use a scale so stopping twice is common. The site is typically a large yard with concrete bays, compactors and delivery trucks coming and going, so watch for big vehicles. Recycling containers are often grouped to one side and bulky materials go to separate bays; during Minnesota winters some facilities offer indoor drop-off areas, so dress for cold weather and shorter outdoor unloading time. Weekends and spring clean-up days can be busy, with lines forming at the entrance.