RECYCLE
GUIDELINES
Thank you for participating in the Beltrami County Recycling program. Currently you have to only sort
recyclables into two categories, one being Containers and the other is Fiber Materials. Containers consist of
tin or aluminum cans, glass bottles, and plastic containers with necks and screw type top and the number
“1” - “7” on the bottom. All containers must be rinsed of all food particles and have lids removed. Fiber
products can be cardboard, boxboard, newspaper, magazines, catalogs, phone books, and office paper.
These items can be dropped off at any of the various collection sites located within the City of Bemidji and
immediate area. Residential drop-off sites are as follows; 2815 Ridgeway Ave NW, Young & Davis
Drywall, 170 Anne St NW, and TomStop, 8000 Irvine Ave. NW. Commercial businesses need to go to the
Solid Waste Transfer Station at 751 Industrial Park DR SE located in Bemidji’s Industrial Park. White goods
(old appliances), used oil, oil filters, anti-freeze, tires and very small amounts of brush can also be taken to
Transfer Station at 751 Industrial Park Dr. SE. Paints, pesticides and certain other household hazardous
waste is accepted at this location also. There is a $12.00 per cubic yard fee assessed to carpeting and
treated wood, $11.00 per yard for demolition and construction debris. Any kind of kitchen refuse or
bathroom tissue, napkins and etc. is unacceptable for recycling. Following these simple guidelines will
help keep future solid waste fee increases minimal. Feel free to call 218-755-1440 with any questions.
WASTE MANAGEMENT TRANSFER STATION & RECYCLING CENTER
751 INDUSTRIAL PARK DR SE
(ACROSS FROM NEI BOTTLING IN THE INDUSTRIAL PARK)
HOURS OF OPERATION M-F 8:00 – 5:00 SAT 8:00 – 1:00
TELEPHONE (218) 755-1440
In addition to the items listed above we also accept florescent tubes and ballasts, appliances, light metal
items, electronics (computers, radios, TV’s, printers), usable clothing, tires, used oil and filters and antifreeze. These items must be brought directly to the Transfer Station at 751 Industrial Park DR SE. Also, at
this location there is a re-use center for good usable items free of charge. Household hazardous waste is
accepted on an everyday basis consisting of paints, aerosols, acids & bases, adhesives, cleaning agents,
degreasers, gasoline and fuel, glues, wood preservatives, solvents and thinners and many other of these
types of waste generated at your home.
DISPOSAL FEES - TRANSFER STATION
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES
TIRES
$130.00 PER TON
CAR & TRUCK FROM BUSINESSES
CAR & TRUCK – OUT OF COUNTY
OFF-ROAD (TRACTOR & MISC)
(DEPENDING ON SIZE)
BYPASS
COUCH
STUFFED CHAIR
KITCHEN CHAIR
MATTRESS – BY SIZE
APPLIANCES
TREATED LUMBER
$18.00
$12.00
$6.00
$6.00 – 36.00
$28.00
$140.40 / TON
ALL BUILDING MATERIALS
CARPETING
$11.00 / CU YD
$12.00 / CU YD
$140.40 / TON
DEMO
FLOURESCENT TUBES
4 FT NON-RESIDENTIAL
8 FT NON-RESIDENTIAL
BALLASTS NON-RESIDENTIAL
$1.00
$1.00
$1.00 / LB
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES – NON RESIDENTIAL – ASK ATTENDANT.
ALKALINE BATTERIES (FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES) CAN GO IN REGULAR
GARBAGE. DO NOT SORT OUT.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND PAINTS NOT ACCEPTED FROM
COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES. CALL 1-800-637-2090.
ALL COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS
ELECTRONIC WASTE DISPOSAL FEES
 TELEVISIONS & MONITORS ALL SIZES
 CONSOLE TELEVISIONS
 COMPUTER PROCESSORS
 MISC ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
(PRINTERS, KEYBOARDS AND MISC)
 LARGE QUANTITY ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
MINIMUM $28.00 EA.
$.35 PER #
SPECIAL WASTE DISPOSAL FEES
 FLUORESCENT TUBES ANY SIZE (COMPACT)
$1.00
 HIGH INTENSITY BULBS
$2.00
 SHATTER SHIELD LAMPS
$3.00
 NEON
$4.00 / LB
 BALLASTS PCB & NON-PCB
$1.00 / LB
 NICKEL CADIUM (NI-CAD)
$2.00 / LB
 LITHIUM BATTERIES
$5.00 / LB
 MERCURY BATTERIES
$6.00 / LB
 MERCURY CONTAINING ARTICLES
$8.00 / LB
 CAPACITORS
$2.00 / LB
MATTRESS DISPOSAL
ALL COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS

TWIN
39 X 78
WITH BOX SPRING

FULL
54 X 78
WITH BOX SPRING

QUEEN
63 X 80
WITH BOX SPRING

KING
76 X 80
WITH BOX SPRING
$6.00
$12.00
$12.00
$18.00
$18.00
$24.00
$24.00
$36.00
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS WITH BELTRAMI COUNTY SOLID WASTE
MGMT ID CARD
ELECTRONICS – COMPUTERS, PERIPHERALS, FAX MACHINES, DVD PLAYERS, VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDERS AND VIDEO DISPLAY DEVICES, MONITORS AND TVS FROM
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS ARE FREE OF CHARGE.
MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING DISPOSAL FROM RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IS FREE OF
CHARGE.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FROM RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS IS FREE OF CHARGE.
CARPETING DISPOSAL
$12.00 / CU YD
$140.40 / TON
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE

Latex Paint
All water based paint and stains

Oil Based Paint
All petroleum based paints, varnish, stains and shellac
Petroleum based adhesives, roof cement, tar and roof coatings (non-asbestos)

Fuels
Rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol and other alcohol based products
Finger nail polish remover
Gasoline
Lighter fluid and starting fluid
Automotive products; oils, brake & transmission fluid and lubricants
Paint thinners, mineral spirits and turpentine
Solvents; acetone, benzene, ethanol, hexanes, isopropyl and methanol
Printers ink and petroleum based ink

Aerosols
All aerosols; flammable, pesticide and corrosive

Acids
Sulfuric, acetic, oxalic, phosphoric, hydrochloric, citric, battery, nitric, muriatic and
sulfamic acids. Sodium bisulfate, sodium bisulfite, ferric chloride, saniflush and naval
jelly

Alkalines / Bases
Sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, lye, ammonia, drain cleaner and liquid wood
bleach

Flammable Liquids / Poisonous Liquids
Paint strippers, adhesives, chloroform, fiberglass resin, carbon tetrachloride,
trichloroethane, methylene chloride, fire extinguishers, and adhesives

Pesticides
All liquid and solid pesticides

Oxidizers
Nitrates, sodium nitrate, potassium nitrate, permanganates, sodium hypochlorite, stump
remover, pool chemicals, hydrogen peroxide (over 3% concentrate)

Organic Peroxides
Fiberglass hardeners, MEK peroxide. benzoyl peroxide

Mercury Waste, Degreasers, Epoxies, Photographic Wastes, Lawn Fertilizer with Weed
Killer, Wood Preservatives and Glues
This is meant as a guide
only. There may be other household type products that will fall into the categories above.
BELTRAMI COUNTY DISPOSAL SITES
WASTE MANAGEMENT TRANSFER STATION located at 751 Industrial Park DR SE in Bemidji’s
Industrial Park on Hwy 197 So. Hours of operation: 8:00a-5:00p Mon-Fri. and 8:00a-1:00p Sat. This facility
accepts household garbage, appliances, tires, scrap metal, fluorescent tubes and ballasts, lead-acid batteries,
ni-cad batteries, all rechargeable batteries, used oil & filters, electronics, including computers, cardboard,
fiber and container recyclables. Small amounts of demolition debris are also accepted, which includes
lumber, bricks, cement, shingles, doors, and windows. A disposal fee of $11.00 per cubic yard will be
charged on demolition debris. Carpeting disposal is $12.00 per cubic yard. Off-road tires will also have a
disposal fee based on weight.
BELTRAMI COUNTY DEMOLITION SITE located 1.5 miles south on Hwy #71; east on Beltrami Line
RD 1-1/4 miles. Hours of operation: 8:00a-5:00p Mon-Fri. Sat 8 AM to 1 PM Summer only. This landfill
accepts construction debris such as lumber, bricks, cement, shingles, doors, windows. Almost any part of a
building is acceptable at this site, with the exception of treated lumber, asbestos containing materials and
shingle wrappers. Other restrictions include household garbage, cardboard, caulking tubes, glue containers,
and paint pails. There is a disposal fee of $11.00 per cubic yard for demolition debris. A separate area for
yard waste and brush is also located at this site. A fee will apply for root balls and loads with excessive dirt
BLACKDUCK/KELLIHER TRANSFER STATION located 7.8 miles north of Blackduck, on Hwy #72.
Hours of operation: 8:00a-5:00p Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri; and 8:00a-1:00p Sat. This facility accepts household
garbage, appliances, tires, scrap metal, fluorescent tubes, lead-acid batteries, household batteries, brush, drain
oil, recyclables, and demolition debris (which includes, used lumber, shingles, bricks, or basically any part of
a building). A disposal fee of $13.00 per cubic yard will be charged on demolition debris. Off-road tires will
also have a fee.
TEN LAKES RURAL SITE located approximately 10 miles east of Bemidji on Cty Rd #12. Hours of
operation are Mon. 5:00 PM-8: 30 PM, Thurs. 5:00 PM-8: 30 PM, Sat. 8:00 AM-3: 00 PM. This facility
only accepts household garbage, and recyclables. Residential Customers Only.
WASKISH RURAL SITE located at Hillman Store on Hwy #72 in Waskish. Hours of operation are: 8:00
AM-6:00 PM Mon-Sat. This facility only accepts household garbage and recyclables This site will also host
an annual clean-up for tires, used oil, lead-acid batteries, demolition debris, scrap metal, and appliances. The
date for this service will be advertised. Residential Customers Only.
NEBISH RURAL SITE located at the George Koch farm, 2 miles east of Hwy #89 on Cty Rd. #32. Hours
of operation are: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Mon-Fri and 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Sat. This facility only accepts
household garbage and recyclables. Residential Customers Only.
PINEWOOD RURAL SITE located at the Bob and Linda Johnson residence, just south of Pinewood on the
west side of Cty Rd #5. Hours of operation are: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Mon-Fri and 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Sat.
This facility only accepts household garbage and recyclables. Residential Customers Only.
FOURTOWN RURAL SITE located at the Fourtown Store on Hwy #89. Hours of operation are: 9:00
AM-8:00 PM 7 days/wk. This facility only accepts household garbage and recycleables. This site will also
host and annual clean-up for tires, used oil, lead-acid batteries, demolition debris, scrap metal, and
appliances. The date for this service will be advertised. Residential Customers Only.
All rural sites are now under private management and on private property. Any dumping of
unacceptable items will not be tolerated, and when possible, those individuals will be prosecuted.
All facilities, except Fourtown, will be closed on Sundays.
BELTRAMI COUNTY DEMOLITION LANDFILL
KIND OF WASTE BREAKDOWN
Acceptable Waste
Unacceptable Waste
Built-in Cabinetry
Window Glass
Concrete
Wiring
Insulation (fiberglass, cellulose)
Drywall
Ceramic Fixtures
(Tubs, Toilets, Sinks)
Shingles – Roofing
Bricks
Ceiling Tile
Wood Scraps
Concrete Block
Plaster and Lathe
Ceramic Tile
Masonry
Flammable Liquids
Paint
Paint Pails
Caulking Tubes
Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Cardboard or Paper of any kind
Shingle Wrappers
Plastic Containers
Foundry or Sandblasting Sand
Any Kind of Food Waste
Household Garbage
Treated Wood
Asbestos Containing Material
Yard Waste
Heavy Metal Items
Major Appliances
Tires
Mattresses and Furniture
Burnt Materials
Machinery or Engine Parts
Pop Cans
Batteries
Carpeting
Metal Banding
Plastic Items
Light Ballasts
Thermostats
Silt Fence
Hours Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Summertime Sat 8:00 – 1:00
This is intended as a guideline only. Final decision will be made by the attendant at the
Demolition Landfill site. Unacceptable items can be disposed of at Waste Management
Transfer Station, 751 Industrial Park DR SE, Bemidji. Any questions regarding specific
items should be directed to the destination landfill or call 218-755-1440. Thank you.
Washington Ave So
N
Transfer Station
751 Industrial Park DR SE
Carr Lake Rd
Hwy 2 Bypass
1.4 Miles
Horace
May
School
Demolition
Landfill
Beltrami Line Rd
1.4 Mile
Maple Ridge
Golf Course
Mile
Demolition Landfill
Hours of Operation Mon. – Fri. 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat. 8:00 – 1:00 – Summertime Only