Minnesota

Transfer station

Ideal Township transfer station

Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Ideal Township Transfer Station.

Facility: Ideal Township Transfer Station Address: 33503 West Island Lake Drive, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472 Phone: 218-543-6372

Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-06

Who can use it

Annual permit required. Township guide serves Ideal and neighboring communities; confirm any residency restrictions with attendant.

Hours

  • Year-round Wednesday/Saturday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
  • June 1-August 31 also Monday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. No Monday winter access.

Sticker or permit

Required: Yes

Price: $15 annual permit, disposal fees extra.

Where to buy: Transfer Station attendant.

Notes: Includes unlimited specified recycling and one small brush plus one small compost load annually.

Per-item fees

Item Fee
Annual permit $15. Includes unlimited listed recycling, one small compost load and one small brush load yearly; other disposal extra.
Household garbage Up to 30-gallon bag $4; large bag $6. Loose demolition $35/cubic yard.
Bulky items Mattress/box spring $45 per piece; couch/recliner/sleeper couch $35; chair $25; cabinet/dresser $15.
Appliances/electronics Cooling appliance $15; microwave/other appliance $10. Computer/printer/monitor or small TV/player $15; TV 28-48 inches $20; large TV/console $25. June 2026 guide prices subject to attendant classification.

Hazardous waste

Only standard listed HHW through attendant and county survey. Fuels, oil/filters, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs and needles NOT accepted.

Holiday closures

Closed legal holidays. No unattended access.

Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-06 from official sources .

Other notes

  • Check in before unloading, show permit, unload yourself and tarp/secure loose loads. Cash/check/card accepted. Access only posted staffed hours.
  • Guide restricts plastic recycling to clean 2/5 and necked bottles, no black plastic; paper/cardboard/glass/aluminum separated as directed. No bagged recyclables.
  • HHW standard listed paint/solvent/cleaner/pesticide materials free with completed county survey and attendant handoff. No fuels, used oil/filters, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs, needles, concrete/asphalt/fill dirt or ashes.
  • Electronics and hazardous materials must be given to attendant. County landfill prices are not this township station prices.

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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.

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