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Brookston Transfer Station
You will find Brookston Transfer Station in Brookston, MN. It is a transfer station in St. Louis 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. It is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses. It is one of 34 drop-off sites we list in St. Louis County.
| Address | 8609 Highway 2, Brookston, MN 55711 Directions |
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| County | St. Louis County, MN |
| Phone | (218) 725-5008 |
| Website | stlouiscountymn.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm |
| Fees |
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| Access | Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee |
| Accepts | Household trash & bulky items, Construction debris, 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.
- Leave car batteries, paint and propane tanks at home; they need a separate drop-off.
- Call to ask about minimum charges for a single car or pickup load.
- Weekday mornings are often the quietest time at the scale.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Carlton County North Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Hartel's/Dbj Disposal Companies Transfer station
- Engineer's Realty Demolition Landfill Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
- Western Lake Superior Sanitary District Materials Recovery Center Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronics
- Wlssd Rice Lake Transfer Station Transfer station
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Carlton County North Transfer Station Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous waste
- Engineer's Realty Demolition Landfill Transfer stationHousehold trash & bulky itemsConstruction debrisHousehold hazardous waste
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 Brookston Transfer Station?
8609 Highway 2, Brookston, MN 55711. The Directions link opens the route in Google Maps.
What can I drop off at Brookston Transfer Station?
Brookston Transfer Station is listed for household trash & bulky items, construction debris, yard waste & brush, household hazardous waste, electronics, tires, scrap metal, appliances and mattresses.
Is Brookston Transfer Station open to the public?
Privately run, usually open to the public for a gate fee; we have not confirmed residency rules yet.
How much does it cost to dump at Brookston 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 Brookston Transfer Station open?
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat: 8 am to 4:30 pm.
What other transfer stations are near Brookston Transfer Station?
Carlton County North Transfer Station in Carlton (16 mi), Hartel's/Dbj Disposal Companies in Proctor (23 mi) and Engineer's Realty Demolition Landfill in Duluth (25 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Brookston?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Carlton County North Transfer Station, about 16 miles away.
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