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Transfer station

Minneapolis South Transfer Station

2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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We link to where each detail came from. Hours, fees and rules can change, so check with the place before you make the trip.

Plan your visit

Operator
City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
Hours
Tuesday–Friday 12:30–7:30 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Appointments
Required
Visit fees
Not listed. Ask about fees before you go.
Who can use it
Residents of Minneapolis only.

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What it accepts

Items we’ve recorded so far. The operator accepts other materials too; see its own list for everything else.

Other electronics

AcceptedCost unknown
Fees for other electronics
Appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring over voucher limit$25.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.
  • Limit: Two large recyclable items per voucher; six cleanup vouchers per year.

Mattresses

AcceptedCost unknown
Fees for mattresses
Appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring over voucher limit$25.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.
  • Limit: Two large recyclable items per voucher; six cleanup vouchers per year.

Box springs

AcceptedCost unknown
Fees for box springs
Appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring over voucher limit$25.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.
  • Limit: Two large recyclable items per voucher; six cleanup vouchers per year.

Furniture

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.

Scrap metal

AcceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.

Tires

AcceptedCost unknown
Fees for tires
Tire 17" or smaller over limit$6.00 each
Tire 18"–50" over limit$14.00 each

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

  • Call for a voucher (City garbage customers) or a pay-per-use pass (water customers) first; fees go on the utility bill.
  • Limit: Eight tires per voucher.

Paint

Not acceptedCost unknown

Fees aren’t recorded. Don’t assume drop-off is free.

Where this information comes from

Checked October 26, 2026

  • Large item collection (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
    • Residents can use up to six cleanup vouchers a year at the South Transfer Station; each covers up to two large recyclable items. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Garbage drop-off site (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
    • South Transfer Station: 2850 20th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407; open Tuesday–Friday 12:30–7:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • The South Transfer Station is for City customers only: you need City garbage or water service, and must call for a voucher or pass first. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Call Solid Waste & Recycling at 612-673-2917 to request a voucher. Checked October 26, 2026.
  • Drop-off items and fees (South Transfer Station) (opens in new tab) · City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling
    • You can bring household garbage and furniture, appliances and electronics, mattresses and box springs, scrap metal and tires (eight per voucher); no paint or hazardous materials. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Not accepted: hazardous materials, liquids, paint or paint cans, yard waste. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • Over a voucher's limit (or with a pay-per-use pass): appliance, electronic item, mattress or box spring $25 each; tires $6 (17" or smaller), $14 (18"–50"), $25 (over 50"); $15 administrative fee; fees go on the utility bill. Checked October 26, 2026.
    • All fees are added to the utility bill; cash, checks and credit cards are not accepted at the station. Checked October 26, 2026.

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