Wlssd Dump Hours

Find the Right Dump Hours for Your Needs: A Comprehensive Guide to WLSSD

Introduction

If you’re a resident of Duluth, Minnesota, or the surrounding areas, you’ll need to know about the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District (WLSSD) dump hours. The WLSSD operates several facilities where you can dispose of your waste, including the Materials Recovery Center (MRC) and the Yard Waste Compost Site (YWCS).

Materials Recovery Center (MRC)

The MRC is a self-service facility where you can recycle or dispose of many types of waste, including:

• Household recyclables (3-sort system)
• Scrap metal
• Food waste in compostable bags
• Film plastic (clean, dry plastic bags and other film)
• Holiday lights, electrical cords
• CDs & DVDs, out of the cases

The MRC also accepts the following items for a fee:

• Mixed waste, includes recoverable or reusable items, $24/cubic yard
• Household junk (e.g. broken furniture, old carpeting, unrecoverable textiles)
• Mixed construction & demolition loads (i.e. lumber, brick, concrete, plastic sheeting, shingles)
• Clean concrete (no rebar or embedded materials)
• Small engines (must have all fluids drained out)
• Selected furniture, yard equipment, bikes, and other reusable items (as determined by MRC staff)

Yard Waste Compost Site (YWCS)

The YWCS is where you can dispose of your yard waste, including:

• Leaves
• Brush
• Logs

The YWCS is open from April to November, Wednesday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Dump Hours

The MRC and YWCS have different dump hours. The MRC is open:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Sunday: Closed

The YWCS is open:

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Friday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Saturday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Sunday: Closed

Fees

The MRC charges a fee for some items, including:

• Mixed waste, includes recoverable or reusable items, $24/cubic yard
• Pallets & Clean Wood, $10/cubic yard
• Mattresses

dry pieces $20/each
wet pieces $24/each

Appliances

1 microwave recycled FREE per day
$5 each
Businesses limit of 10 per day. Items must be used to support daily operations; appliance retailers or repair shops are not eligible for this service at the MRC.

Tires

4 passenger or pickup tires recycled free per day
$3 each for additional passenger or pickup tires, other prices apply for larger tires
Businesses limit of 20 per day. Items must be used to support daily operations; auto mechanics or tire retailers are not eligible for this service at the MRC.

Electronics

FREE: Small electronics and rechargeable batteries
$2 each: CPU, fax, printer, laptop, VCR, DVD/DVR player, tablet, automatic external defibrillator (AED)
$9 each: TV, monitor and other with display screens 19″ and smaller
$12 each: TV, monitor over 19″ and up to 40″
$15 each: TV, monitor over 40″
Businesses limit of 5 per day. Items must be used to support daily operations; electronics retailers or repair centers are not eligible for this service at the MRC.

Additional Information

• The MRC is a self-service facility. Visitors stop first at the gatehouse where WLSSD staff assesses each load and calculates the fee for services. Visitors then drive to the appropriate recycling, reuse or disposal “station” for each waste and unload their items.
• The MRC accepts cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and Discover cards.
• The MRC is not open on holidays.
• For more information, please visit the WLSSD website at https://wlssd.com/ or call 218-722-3336.

Conclusion

The WLSSD provides a variety of options for waste disposal and recycling. By following the dump hours and fees, you can dispose of your waste properly and help to keep our community clean.