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Tom's Refuse is the local waste drop-off for Melrose residents and nearby rural addresses. Located off Thunder Road, it’s the kind of small community facility people use for regular household cleanouts and yard debris. Expect other pickup trucks and trailers from around town on busy days.
Pull into a single entrance and look for the entrance booth and vehicle flow; most facilities of this type have a booth and a scale so vehicles often stop twice. The site will look utilitarian - open lots, piles or containers, and traffic lanes to guide where to unload. In Minnesota, some parts may be indoors for winter drop-off, but outdoor tipping areas are common the rest of the year.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads so material doesn’t blow around while unloading or driving through the site.
- Plan extra time on weekends and during spring cleanup; lines and waiting around the unloading area are common.
- Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes - much of the work is outdoors and surfaces can be icy or muddy in colder months.
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