Minnesota
Transfer station
Battle Lake transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Otter Tail County Battle Lake Transfer Station.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06
Who can use it
County transfer service. County 2026 fee schedule imposes 3 times county rate for noncounty waste; confirm origin eligibility before travel.
Hours
- October-March: Monday/Wednesday/Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- April-September: Monday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Sticker or permit
Required: No (see notes)
Price: No permit fee stated on the linked page; confirm access requirements.
Where to buy: Contact the facility for access questions.
Per-item fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2026 household garbage | 13-gallon bag $5 minimum;30-33 gallon bag $6;35 gallon can/larger $8; uncompacted $40/cubic yard. Noncontract ton rate $187.20 versus contract $170.24; classification matters. |
| 2026 demolition | $30/cubic yard. Battle Lake limit 3 cubic yards; clean concrete/shingles only Henning and Northeast, separate rates. |
| 2026 appliances/electronics | Non-refrigerant $5; refrigerant $10; commercial appliance $50. Computer/small electronics $5; flat screen $15; tube screen under 27 inches $15, 27+ $20. |
| 2026 mattresses/tires | Mattress $15 per piece. Passenger tire up to 15 inches $5 or $8 on rim;16+ $7 or $10 on rim. |
| Origin and load surcharges | Non-OtterTail waste 3 times county rate. Unprotected loads 2 times posted rate. Unsorted loads have higher separate rates. Credit card minimum $10, $1.95 fee through $66; above $66 add 2.95%. |
Hazardous waste
No fluorescent lamps or general HHW at transfer station. Henning listed automotive fluids are separate streams; do not mix chemicals in garbage.
Holiday closures
2026 Nov 11 OPEN. Nov 26 and Dec 25 closed. Battle Lake also closed Nov 27 and Dec 24; Henning open Nov 27 and all day Dec 24. See county table for other dates.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .
Other notes
- Accepts garbage, compost, tires, brush, scrap iron, batteries, white goods, electronics, demolition up to 3 cubic yards and recycling.
- Do not bring clean concrete/shingles based on county-wide fee sheet: those dedicated streams are Henning/Northeast only. No oil/antifreeze intake established for Battle Lake.
- No fluorescent light bulbs at ANY county transfer station; use separate HHW facility. Clean yard waste no charge, brush separate paid stream limited 3-4 inch diameter or smaller.
- Attendant makes final determination. County-listed HHW fees do not make this station a general chemical drop-off.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-06. If something conflicts, trust the town.