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A small county solid waste site serving Cook and surrounding residents, mostly used by people dropping off household trash, recycling and yard debris. Short drive off S Beatty Road, it’s the kind of place locals swing by with a pickup or trailer when cleaning out the garage.
Pull in to a gated entrance with an attendant booth-plan to slow down and pull up to that booth before moving on. There’s usually a scale and a few large containers and piles for different materials; in winter some drop-off points are moved under cover or inside to keep things from freezing. The layout is straightforward but can be tight with trailers, and weekends or spring clean-up weekends get noticeably busier.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials and secure loose debris in the truck or trailer before getting there to speed unloading and keep the site tidy.
- Dress for the weather-Minnesota winters can make outdoor drop-off areas icy and cold, and covered areas fill fast.
- Expect a line on weekend mornings and during spring yard-work season; arrive midweek or later in the day if possible.
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