Preparing Your Load
Debris must be separated according to the following categories. (Note that construction and paving materials require additional separations.)
NO asbestos, dirt, liquids, railroad ties, yard waste, or hazardous materials, and other items as indicated in Solid Waste & Recycling "What to Do" list. Please call (612) 673-2917 if you are not sure.
- Garbage - Household, everyday type garbage. No liquids.
- Scrap Metals - Such as bed frames, barbecue grill, metal shelves, pipes, etc.
- Appliances - maximum of two (2) appliances (Includes: electronics, televisions, computers, mattress, box spring.)
- Tires - will accept tires on rims. (Request a tire voucher!)
- Construction & Paving Materials - Transfer Station will not accept if there is dirt in the load or attached to rock or concrete.
These materials must be separated into:
- Lumber: including green treated lumber. No railroad ties.
- Building materials such as sheetrock, plaster, shingles, etc…
- Paving materials such as asphalt, brick, concrete, rock, etc. Will not accept if there is dirt in the load or attached to rock or concrete.
Permitted Vehicles
Cars, trucks, rental trucks (i.e. *U-Haul or Home Depot), as well as trailers are allowed at the South Transfer Station.
* Vehicle Restrictions:
Maximum vehicle length: 24 feet (bumper to bumper for a single vehicle)
Maximum vehicle height: 11 feet
No Commercial Trucks. Voucher cannot be used with a commercial hauling vehicle such as a packer, semi, roll-off, lift or dump truck.
*Rental Trucks: In most cases, a 17 foot rental truck would meet our maximum vehicle size requirements but be sure to check with the rental company for actual bumper to bumper dimensions.
Last updated Sep. 27, 2012