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Solid Waste Facility
Polk County Solid Waste Management
708 8th St NW, Fosston, MN 56542
(218) 435-6501Polk County Solid Waste Management in Fosston is the county site where locals haul household trash, recyclables and yard debris. Neighbors, farmers with pickup loads and people cleaning out garages all end up here. It’s the practical place for disposing of everyday waste in town.
A small entrance booth greets vehicles as they pull in, and traffic usually flows around a paved loop with drop-off areas off to the sides. Recycling containers and yard waste spots are set apart from the main trash area so trucks and cars don’t mix too much. In winter there are indoor or sheltered drop-off points at many Minnesota sites, so expect some covered options if it’s cold. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busier, with a line of pickups and trailers waiting to get through.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring your load secured and sorted as much as possible so unloading goes faster - trailers and truck beds are common here.
- Pull up to the booth slowly and have paperwork or ID handy if needed; gate staff typically direct vehicles where to go next.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or early spring; midweek afternoons tend to be quieter if scheduling matters.
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