Transfer stationVerified October 2026

Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station

You will find Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station in Minneapolis, MN. It is a transfer station in Hennepin County. It is privately operated. Private transfer stations generally accept loads from the public for a gate fee, but rules differ, so call before you go. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 61 drop-off sites we list in Hennepin County.

Address	2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407 Directions
County	Hennepin County, MN
Phone	(612) 673-2917
Website	minneapolismn.gov
Hours	Tue-Fri: 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm Call to request a voucher; office Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (another city page says 9-3). Closed for maintenance April 21 through May 5 per city page.
Fees	Administrative fee $15 Pay per use: minimum charge $40 Pay per use: garbage and C&D loads, per ton $117.86 Voucher: garbage over 2,000 lb, per ton $41 Appliance, electronic, mattress or box spring $25 each (voucher: over 2 items) Tire 17 inches or smaller $6 each (voucher: over 8 tires) Tire 18-50 inches $14 each Prices exclude taxes and fees; no fiscal-year date stated on the page.
Who can use it	Residents only. Proof: City garbage collection service (voucher) or Minneapolis water bill (pay per use pass)
Access	Private operator; paying customers are generally welcome
Accepts	Household trash & bulky items, Furniture & bulky items, Construction debris, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses
Not accepted	asbestos, liquids, paint, hazardous waste, yard waste, dirt
Payment	no payment at station; billed to utility bill

Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: minneapolismn.gov, minneapolismn.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.

Rules in Hennepin County

County drop-off facilities are for Hennepin County households (proof of residency such as driver's license or utility bill required). Household hazardous waste is accepted from households in Hennepin, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Ramsey, Scott and Washington counties. Residents stay in their vehicles and follow staff directions. Source
Minneapolis South Transfer Station is for City of Minneapolis customers only (City garbage or water service); a voucher or pay-per-use pass is required and charges are added to the utility bill. Source

Before you go

A cargo net or tarp keeps bags and boards in place and saves an uncovered-load fee.
Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
Ask on the phone whether they take small loads from individuals.
Sort recyclables, metal and yard waste before you go; many sites have separate areas for them.

Other transfer stations nearby

South Transfer Station Transfer station

2850 20th Avenue South, Minneapolis · 1.1 mi

Hours: Tue to Fri 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm …
Commercial Container Corp LLC - Mpls Transfer station

3500 E 28th St, Minneapolis · 2 mi
Tubs INC Transfer station

1431 W 32nd St, Minneapolis · 2.2 mi · (612) 825-8827

Household trash & bulky itemsScrap metal
Skb Malcolm Avenue Transfer Station Transfer station

630 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis · 3 mi
Veit Container & Transfer Facility - Mpls Transfer station

1025 33rd Ave SE, Minneapolis · 4.3 mi

Hazardous waste drop-off nearby

Repowered - Electronics Recycling and Retail Store Recycling center

860 Vandalia Street, Saint Paul · 3.9 mi · (763) 432-3117

Hours: Mon to Fri 9 am to 5 pm

Household hazardous wasteElectronics
Eureka Recycling Hazardous waste drop-off

2828 Kennedy St NE, Minneapolis · 4.4 mi · (612) 669-2783

Yard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste

More in Hennepin County

All 61 drop-off sites in Hennepin County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Minnesota

Frequently asked questions

Where is Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station?

2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407. Signs at the entrance usually point to the scale house first.

What can I drop off at Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station?

Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, furniture & bulky items, construction debris, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. Not accepted: asbestos, liquids, paint, hazardous waste, yard waste and dirt.

Can non-residents use Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station?

No, it is for residents only. Bring proof: City garbage collection service (voucher) or Minneapolis water bill (pay per use pass).

How much does it cost to dump at Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station?

Administrative fee: $15; Pay per use: minimum charge: $40; Pay per use: garbage and C&D loads, per ton: $117.86; Voucher: garbage over 2,000 lb, per ton: $41. Prices exclude taxes and fees; no fiscal-year date stated on the page.. Source checked October 2026.

When is Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station open?

Tue-Fri: 12:30 pm to 7:30 pm; Sat: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Call to request a voucher; office Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (another city page says 9-3). Closed for maintenance April 21 through May 5 per city page..

What other transfer stations are near Minneapolis Southside Transfer Station?

South Transfer Station in Minneapolis (1.1 mi), Commercial Container Corp LLC - Mpls in Minneapolis (2 mi) and Tubs INC in Minneapolis (2.2 mi).

Where can I take paint and chemicals near Minneapolis?

The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Repowered - Electronics Recycling and Retail Store, about 3.9 miles away.

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