Waste Disposal in St. Louis County, MN

29 facilities across 17 cities: landfills, transfer stations, recycling centers, and more.

4.4

Resource Renew Materials Recovery Center

Duluth, MN · 165 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

3.8

WM - Port Terminal Recycling

Duluth, MN · 94 reviews

LandfillRecycling centerDebris removal service

4.1

Mark's Salvage & Recycling

Saginaw, MN · 86 reviews

Scrap MetalSalvage yardJunkyard

4.9

LIFEWAY SCRAP CARS & RECYCLING

Hibbing, MN · 81 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerJunk removal service

4.8

St Louis County Regional Landfill

Virginia, MN · 38 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.2

Northwoods Solid Waste Transfer

Ely, MN · 36 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management serviceCounty government office

3.8

Bay Side Recycling Corporation

Duluth, MN · 31 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.7

Resource Renew Yard Waste Compost Site

Duluth, MN · 30 reviews

Waste FacilityWaste management service

4.6

Resource Renew Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Facility

Duluth, MN · 27 reviews

Hazardous Waste DisposalWaste management service

4.7

Holmes Recycling Services

Iron Junction, MN · 27 reviews

Scrap MetalRecycling centerAuto wrecker

4.7

Mike's Recycling and Services

Hermantown, MN · 26 reviews

Recycling CenterMoverDebris removal service

2.9

WM - Voyageur (Canyon) Landfill

Canyon, MN · 13 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpDebris removal service

4.7

St Louis County Solid Waste

Cook, MN · 12 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpLocal government office

4.5

Hibbing Salvage & Supply

Hibbing, MN · 11 reviews

Scrap MetalScrap metal dealerWaste management service

4.7

St Louis County Solid Waste

Hibbing, MN · 10 reviews

LandfillGarbage dumpLocal government office

4.3

Brookston Transfer Station

Stoney Brook Township, MN · 7 reviews

Transfer StationCity government office

5.0

Aurora Transfer Station

Aurora, MN · 6 reviews

Transfer StationCity government office

4.2

Soudan Canister site

Soudan, MN · 5 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

4.6

John's Twin Ports Recycling

Duluth, MN · 5 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

5.0

City of Rice Lake Recycling

Duluth, MN · 4 reviews

Recycling CenterCity government office

3.3

Gene Henry Memorial Recycle Center

Hoyt Lakes, MN · 3 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

4.7

Grand Lake Recycle Shed

Saginaw, MN · 3 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

3.0

St Louis County Solid Waste

Tower, MN · 2 reviews

Waste FacilityCounty government office

5.0

St Louis Environ Services Household

Gilbert, MN · 1 reviews

LandfillGarbage dump

5.0

Recycling Center

Virginia, MN · 1 reviews

Recycling CenterRecycling center

St Louis County Solid Waste

Ely, MN

Waste FacilityCounty government office

St Louis County Solid Waste

Cotton, MN

Waste FacilityCounty government office

St Louis County Solid Waste

Crane Lake, MN

Waste FacilityCounty government office

Recycling (cans, bottles, plastic, no cardboard)

Ely, MN

Recycling CenterRecycling drop-off location

About Waste Disposal in St. Louis County

St. Louis County in Minnesota has 29 listed waste disposal facilities spread across 17 cities. Listings include hours, contact info, and ratings so you can pick a site before you load up. The highest rated is Resource Renew Materials Recovery Center in Duluth, rated 4.4 stars from 165 reviews.

County facilities are where residency rules show up most: many St. Louis County sites offer free or discounted dumping for residents and turn away or surcharge everyone else. Bring ID, call ahead for current fees, and keep hazardous materials separate. Paint, chemicals, and batteries usually need a dedicated hazardous waste drop-off.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I dump trash in St. Louis County, Minnesota?

There are 29 waste disposal facilities across 17 cities in St. Louis County, Minnesota, including landfills, transfer stations, and recycling centers.

Do I have to be a St. Louis County resident to use the dump?

It depends on the facility. County-run sites often serve residents only, or charge non-residents a higher rate, and may ask for ID or a utility bill as proof of residency. Private facilities usually take anyone willing to pay the gate fee. Check the listing or call ahead.

What is the best-rated facility in St. Louis County?

The top facility in St. Louis County is Resource Renew Materials Recovery Center in Duluth with a 4.4-star rating from 165 Google reviews.

Cities in St. Louis County

Aurora1 facility Canyon1 facility Cook1 facility Cotton1 facility Crane Lake1 facility Duluth7 facilities Ely4 facilities Gilbert1 facility Hermantown1 facility Hibbing3 facilities Hoyt Lakes1 facility Iron Junction1 facility Saginaw2 facilities Soudan1 facility Stoney Brook Township1 facility Tower1 facility Virginia2 facilities

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