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Tech Dump St Paul is the neighborhood dump at 860 Vandalia St, used by city residents for dropping off household refuse. Located in Saint Paul, this place handles everyday community waste rather than industrial trash, and tends to be busier on weekends and during spring cleanup.
Drive up the access road and there's a little entrance booth where people stop before going in; that’s where the process starts. A scale is visible near the entrance/exit so vehicles often pause twice - once coming in and again on the way out. The site is a mix of open outdoor piles and covered bays, so on cold Minnesota days some areas are easier to work from than others. Recycling and drop-off bins are grouped out on the lot, and traffic can back up during peak times.
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Before You Go
- Bring gloves and a tarp: the ground can be muddy or icy depending on season and heavy items are easier to handle with protection.
- Drive slowly and keep an eye on signage and the flow of traffic; larger trucks and compactors move through the site and people often back up or double-park briefly.
- Have items sorted in the vehicle so unpacking at the bays is quick - separate loose trash from boxes and anything that needs to stay dry for Minnesota winters.
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