Pelican Rapids Transfer Station | Otter Tail County Solid Waste

Pelican Rapids Transfer Station is the local Otter Tail County spot where household trash gets dropped off and compacted before heading to a distant landfill. Neighbors, small haulers, and folks doing seasonal cleanups use it for a quicker trip than driving all the way to a county landfill. Expect a modest, workmanlike site rather than a fancy public center.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop on a scale; many transfer stations charge by weight so there’s usually a second stop on the way out. The site is mostly open pavement with compactors or trailers visible and recycling bins usually off to one side. Pull up where a flagger or signage directs you, unload where staff or site flow indicates, then go back to the scale and exit. In winter, look for indoor drop-off areas or covered spots - Minnesota cold often changes how and where people unload.