WM of St James Transfer Station

Small transfer station in St. James used by local residents and small haulers who don't want to drive to a distant landfill. It's the kind of place where trucks and pickups come through to drop off compacted loads that will be sent elsewhere. Expect a straightforward, no-frills site that gets a lot of traffic on busy weekends.

A scale and an entrance booth are likely near the driveway - many transfer stations weigh vehicles and record loads, so be prepared to stop twice. The tipping area is typically a reinforced concrete pad with high retaining walls and open bays; loads are compacted and loaded into larger trucks for transport. In Minnesota winters parts of the site may be icy and some facilities offer indoor drop-off or sheltered areas, so watch for cold-weather conditions. Look for parking and queuing space nearby; lines can form during spring cleanup or weekend afternoons.