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Landfill
Pine Bend Landfill
Pine Bend Landfill, 2495 East 117th Street, Inver Grove Heights, 55077, Minnesota
Pine Bend Landfill in Inver Grove Heights is the large site where local trash gets buried; haulers, landscapers and homeowners bring loads here. Expect big equipment and wide, dusty roads rather than a tidy drop-off bin.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale you’ll cross to get weighed, since tipping fees are assessed by weight. After the booth, traffic is directed out to open tipping areas with heavy machinery moving material and covering cells. The ground is mostly gravel and compacted dirt, so be ready for dust and uneven surfaces. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be the busiest, with lines backing up more than on a weekday.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose loads - wind and gravel can turn a trip into a cleanup job if things aren’t secured.
- Allow time for a weigh-in and weigh-out; backing a long trailer onto ramps can take longer than expected.
- Bring basic gear like gloves, a shovel and sturdy footwear so unloading is quicker and less messy.
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