Transfer stationVerified October 2026
Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station
You will find Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station in Aurora, MN. It is a transfer station in St. Louis County. A private company runs it. Expect to pay at the scale house, and check whether they take small loads from residents. Materials on record: household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. We list 33 other drop-off sites in St. Louis County.
| Address | 5910 Highway 135 N, Aurora, MN 55705 Directions |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County, MN |
| Phone | (218) 229-3479 |
| Website | stlouiscountymn.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 4 pm Tue, Wed: 10 am to 4 pm Sat: 8 am to 12 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Yard waste & brush, Household hazardous waste, Electronics, Tires, Scrap metal, Appliances, Mattresses, demolition debris, brush, motor oil, batteries |
| Payment | check, card, punch coupon |
Verified October 2026 from the operator's or county's own website. Sources: apps.stlouiscountymn.gov, stlouiscountymn.gov, stlouiscountymn.gov. Price or hours wrong? Tell us.
Rules in St. Louis County
- Cash is not accepted at any St. Louis County solid waste site; checks and punch coupons are accepted everywhere, and the landfill and the Aurora, Brookston, Cook, Hibbing and Northwoods (Ely) transfer stations also take major credit and debit cards. Source
- Household hazardous waste from residents is free at the county HHW sites in Virginia and Hibbing; businesses must call the B-CLEAN program at 218-741-8831. Communities inside the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (Duluth area) use WLSSD instead (218-722-3336). Source
- Disposal fees are set by the County Board and differ by material; the county publishes a yearly tipping fee list. Source
Before you go
- Tarp the load; uncovered loads often cost more at the gate.
- Ask before bringing tires or a fridge; many sites charge per item for them.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
- Gloves and closed shoes help when you unload by hand.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 8 am to 4:30 pm … Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, mixed paper, cans and bottles: freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 3 pm … Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, mixed paper, cans and bottles: freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- St Louis County Regional Landfill LandfillHousehold trash & bulky itemsHousehold hazardous waste
- Hours: Tue, Sat: 8 am to 1 pm Household hazardous waste from residents: freeHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
More in St. Louis County
All 34 drop-off sites in St. Louis County · Hazardous waste · Electronics · Tires · Yard waste · Construction debris · Scrap metal · Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
Where is Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station?
5910 Highway 135 N, Aurora, MN 55705. The map link above starts navigation from your location.
What can I drop off at Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station?
Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses.
Is Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station open to the public?
Commercial operator that usually takes public loads for a fee, as far as our sources show.
How much does it cost to dump at Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station?
Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, mixed paper, cans and bottles: free; Tires: 8 per day free (max 8); Appliances: 2 per trip free (max 2); Drained oil filters, 4 ft. tubes and CFLs: 6 per trip free (max 6). Disposal fees are set by the St. Louis County Board and differ by material; the county publishes a 2026 tipping fee list. Cash is not accepted at any county solid waste site.. Source checked October 2026.
When is Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station open?
Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 4 pm; Tue, Wed: 10 am to 4 pm; Sat: 8 am to 12 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station?
Hibbing Demolition Landfill in Hibbing (33 mi) and Northwoods Transfer Station in Ely (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Aurora?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is St Louis County Regional Landfill, about 15 miles away.
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