South Transfer Station

About this transfer station

South Transfer Station is a transfer station in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. It is operated by City of Minneapolis Public Works. At a transfer station you drop off your trash and bulky items; the waste is then consolidated and trucked to a landfill. Transfer stations are usually closer to town than a landfill and are often the easier place to unload a pickup or trailer. City of Minneapolis customers only — you need City garbage or water service. Call ahead to get a voucher or a pay-per-use pass before you go (requests are taken weekdays only, not Saturdays).

Hours

• Tue–Fri 12:30pm–7:30pm (last items accepted 7:15pm)
• Sat 8:30am–3:30pm (last items accepted 3:15pm)
• Sun–Mon closed

Fees

• City garbage customers get yearly vouchers.
• Tire fees: $6 (17" or smaller), $14 (18"–50"), $25 (over 50").

Good to know

• Vehicle plus trailer is limited to 25 feet total.

Map

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Before you haul a load here

• Secure and cover your load. Most facilities charge extra or turn away untarped loads.
• Separate items. Keep tires, appliances, mattresses, electronics and yard waste apart from household trash — they're usually charged or unloaded separately.
• Bring ID and payment. Many public sites check residency, and some take cash or check only.
• Leave hazardous waste at home. Paint, chemicals, batteries, propane tanks and motor oil go to household hazardous waste drop-offs, not the regular tipping floor.

Full checklist: what to know before going to the dump →

Frequently asked questions

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