Minnesota
Transfer station
Wadena County transfer station
Hours, sticker price, who can use it, item fees, hazardous waste options, and holiday notes for Wadena County Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
Last verified from official sources: 2026-11-07
Who can use it
County-operated transfer station and public recycling collection center. The recycling center explicitly accepts materials from the public.
Hours
- Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Saturday 9 a.m. to noon; Sundays and holidays closed.
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 |
|---|---|
| Disposal | Current transfer, demolition and special-item dollar rates not published on the pages retrieved |
Hazardous waste
Not a general household hazardous waste drop-off. Consult the county program for those materials.
Holiday closures
Closed Sundays and holidays. Current notice specifically closes the station Wednesday November 11 for Veterans Day.
Holiday schedule last verified 2026-11-07 from official sources .
Other notes
- Located 2.5 miles north of Wadena on 11th Street North, then half a mile east on 170th Street. Demolition landfill is behind the station, but its separate intake rules and rates must be confirmed.
- Yard waste: grass clippings, leaves and brush up to 4 inches diameter during business hours. No stumps or large trees.
- Public recycling: flat, dry, grease-free cardboard; empty/rinsed plastic containers with caps on; empty/rinsed metal cans and glass bottles/jars; dry newspapers, magazines, notebook paper and food boxes. Remove book covers. Labels may stay on metal cans and glass.
- No plastic bags in recycling bins. Empty bags out or use paper bags. Township/municipal bins are also available but not assumed to share station access hours.
- No scavenging. Station notice says closed Wednesday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
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Sources
Every fee and hour above was taken from these official pages or PDFs on 2026-11-07. If something conflicts, trust the town.