Brainerd Landfill Closes Weekends Until May
Residents must stop at the office during weekday hours to pay fees and get drop-off instructions.
By Harper Collins ·
Crow Wing County’s landfill has cut its operating schedule, closing all Saturdays until spring begins. The facility will now operate only on weekdays, limiting access for residents who previously disposed of waste on weekends.
Hours at 15732 State Highway 210, just east of Brainerd, are set from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer hours, which include Saturday operations, will resume in May 2026.
Drivers must stop at the landfill office before entering the site. Attendants will discuss the specific items for disposal, collect any required fees, and direct customers to the correct drop-off zones. This step is mandatory for all visitors using the facility.
The adjacent Crow Wing Recycling Center operates as a one-stop location for both recycling and reuse items. The reuse area accepts products still in new condition that were previously discarded by other residents. This service allows shoppers to pick up usable goods before dropping off their own waste.
Acceptable items include household hazardous waste, mattresses, electronics, oil, antifreeze, and residential recycling. The site also takes lead-acid batteries, demolition materials, large appliances, tires, scrap metal, fluorescent bulbs, and compost. Brush and branches must be separated from other garden material.
Residents can check the current fee schedule at www.crowwing.gov/727/Fee-Schedule. For further details, the Solid Waste Office can be reached at 218-824-1010 or via the website www.crowwing.gov/landfill.
