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Waste Management - Elk River Landfill
Northwest, 22460 US-169, Elk River, MN 55330
(866) 909-4458Waste Management - Elk River Landfill sits off US‑169 northwest of town and is where local trash ends up when it’s being buried rather than recycled. It’s used by homeowners with pickups and by commercial haulers with bigger loads, so expect a mix of vehicles on site.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale on the approach; vehicles typically stop to be weighed and then head to the active cell to unload. The site is large with gravel roads, earth mounds, and heavy equipment working the tips. Tipping fees are generally assessed by weight, so plan for a stop on the way out for a second weigh-in. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, especially with trailers and roll-off trucks in line.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie down loads so nothing falls onto the road or the site - loose debris slows everyone down.
- Sort leaf/brush, recyclables and demolition material before getting to the gate to speed unloading and avoid extra trips around the site.
- If hauling a trailer or large truck, allow extra time for maneuvering the scale and backing into the dumping area; slow, careful approaches save time in the long run.
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