How to Get a Voucher

Call Solid Waste & Recycling at (612) 673-2917

Tell us what you will be dumping.

You do not have to select a time to drop off your items. WHY? This is due to the large number of people using the South Transfer Station, and to avoid overcrowding. You must choose either a voucher that is valid for Tuesday through Friday, or a voucher that is valid for Saturday use only. Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays.

Once the voucher request has been approved by Solid Waste & Recycling, the voucher WILL be sent to the South Transfer Station.

Staff will give you a confirmation number at the time of approval. This number will be used only if there is a problem at the Transfer Station.

How Many Vouchers Can I Get?

  • Six clean-up vouchers per year, per property. Maximum of 2,000 lbs. per voucher.
  • Two tire vouchers per year, per property. Maximum of eight (8) tires per voucher.

How Much Will Voucher Cost Me? (Fees/Prices)

CUSTOMERS* (Meeting Requirements) FREE

No cost for the Voucher program if all requirements are followed:

  • You must be the current Utility bill payer. (i.e. your name is on the “water” bill).
  • You must have proper ID that matches the address on your Utility bill.
  • Your load must be less than 2,000 lbs.
  • You do not have more then two (2) appliances. (Includes televisions and/or computers.)
  • You called and requested the voucher; it was approved and sent to the South Transfer Station.
  • The materials are from the address listed on the voucher. Additional fees can be added to your Utility bill if this program is abused.

No credit policy. Regardless of the weight of materials dropped off with your voucher, the voucher is considered used and there are no credits for unused weight. (Example: If your load is 1,000 lbs., you do not have that additional 1,000 lbs. for another day.)

CUSTOMERS* (Not Meeting Requirements)

If the above requirements are NOT followed, your costs:

  • $88.92/ton for all materials. The minimum charge is $35.57 for weights of 1 to 800 pounds.
  • Tires 17” or less cost $2.50 each. Tires 18” or more cost $3.00 each.
  • $20.00 for appliances.
  • $10.00 fee will be added if your load goes over maximum 2,000 lbs. Fee will be added to your Utility Bill.
  • $15.00 if you use multiple vouchers in the same drop off. (Allows you to have one load and use multiple vouchers.) For example, a truck with one load of 4,000 pounds of concrete can use two vouchers for a $15.00 fee. Fee will be added to your Utility Bill.
  • Additional fees can be added to your Utility Bill if this program is abused.

NON-CUSTOMERS OR COMMERCIAL HAULERS

South Transfer Station is open to the public, for a fee. Requirements:

  • A valid Drivers License or State issued ID. This must be left with the attendant while you drop off your load.
  • Payment by cash or check only.
  • All checks require matching ID.
  • $88.92/ton for all materials. The minimum charge is $35.57 for weights of 1 to 800 pounds.
  • Tires 17” or less cost $2.50 each. Tires 18” or more cost $3.00 each.
  • $20.00 for appliances.

Prices are subject to change.

*Customer means – any person who currently owns a property in Minneapolis, and currently is the Utility bill payer. Being the owner of your property does not grant you rights to the vouchers unless you are paying and listed as the Utility Bill payer. If you are not the Utility Bill Payer, See Authorization Forms.

Voucher program is a special service to our customers only, and is included in your monthly fee. Abuse of this special service can result in additional costs to you, the taxpayer or utility bill payer.

Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling or the Management Company of the South Transfer Station has the right to refuse any load, at any time.