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Northwoods Transfer Station
Northwoods Transfer Station is a transfer station in Ely, MN, 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. 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 | 9384 Highway 21 N, Ely, MN 55731 Directions |
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| County | St. Louis County, MN |
| Phone | (218) 365-4800 |
| Website | stlouiscountymn.gov |
| Hours | Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 3 pm Tue: 9:30 am to 3 pm Wed: 11 am to 5 pm Winter hours shown. In summer, Wednesday hours are noon to 6 p.m.; all other days are the same. |
| Fees |
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| Access | Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted |
| 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.
- Keep recyclables and yard waste separate; they often go to a different pile or are cheaper.
- Confirm that they accept loads from the public before loading up.
- Bring a photo ID; many public sites ask for proof of address.
Other transfer stations nearby
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, mixed paper, cans and bottles: freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
Hazardous waste drop-off nearby
- Hours: Mon, Thu, Fri: 8 am to 4 pm … Motor oil, antifreeze, auto batteries, scrap metal, cardboard, mixed paper, cans and bottles: freeHousehold trash & bulky itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
- 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 itemsYard waste & brushHousehold hazardous wasteElectronicsTires
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 Northwoods Transfer Station?
9384 Highway 21 N, Ely, MN 55731. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn navigation.
What can I drop off at Northwoods Transfer Station?
Northwoods 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 Northwoods Transfer Station open to the public?
Private site, call to confirm small loads are accepted. Call if you are hauling for a business.
How much does it cost to dump at Northwoods 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 Northwoods Transfer Station open?
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat: 8 am to 3 pm; Tue: 9:30 am to 3 pm; Wed: 11 am to 5 pm. Winter hours shown. In summer, Wednesday hours are noon to 6 p.m.; all other days are the same..
What other transfer stations are near Northwoods Transfer Station?
Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station in Aurora (35 mi).
Where can I take paint and chemicals near Ely?
The closest household hazardous waste drop-off we list is Aurora (Hudson) Transfer Station, about 35 miles away.
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