Spruce Ridge Landfill

Spruce Ridge Landfill is the big burial site on the edge of Glencoe that handles municipal and larger loads. Locals use it for household cleanouts and contractors drop off commercial loads here as well. It's the kind of place where trailers and dump trucks are common and there’s a noticeable scale and entrance booth at the gate.

Drive up to a single entrance with a small booth and a scale you’ll cross when coming in and again on the way out, since tipping fees are charged by weight. The site is sizable - long rows of compacted fill and working faces, plus gravel access roads; maneuvering a trailer takes a bit of space. Recycling or indoor drop points are often located near the entrance area at Minnesota facilities, and cold winters can mean snowbanks and icy spots in the yard. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier, so expect a line of pickups and trailers waiting their turn.