Bemidji, Minnesota

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Beltrami County Bemidji Transfer Station

751 Industrial Park Dr SE

Beltrami County's Bemidji Transfer Station, at 751 Industrial Park Drive SE, is self-service: customers unload as directed, and residential customers bring a Solid Waste ID Card. The station is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed to the public on Tuesday, with a reuse facility open Thursday afternoons. It takes household trash, single-sort recycling (plastic containers 1, 2, and 5, cardboard and paper, glass food containers, and metal food and beverage containers), appliances, electronics, tires, carpet, furniture, scrap metal, fluorescent and LED bulbs, and source-separated food waste and compostable fiber. Demolition debris under one yard is accepted; bigger loads go to the county demolition landfill. Businesses arrange their own hazardous waste disposal through a third party.

Transfer StationHousehold Hazardous WasteElectronicsAppliancesTiresScrap Metal+4 more

Accepts: Household trash, Demolition and construction waste under 1 yard, Plastic containers 1, 2, and 5, Cardboard and paper, Glass food containers, Metal food and beverage containers, Lead acid, rechargeable, and lithium batteries, Appliances, Fluorescent and LED bulbs and ballasts, Electronics, Tires, Carpet and furniture, Scrap metal, Food waste and compostable fiber, Paint, Oil filters and petroleum products, Household chemicals, Ink cartridges

Services: Self-service unloading · Single-sort recycling · Household hazardous waste drop-off · Source-separated organics collection · Reuse facility open Thursday afternoons

What are the hours at the Bemidji Transfer Station?

The station is open Monday and Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed to the public on Tuesday.

Do I need an ID card to use the Bemidji Transfer Station?

Residential customers should have their Solid Waste ID Card available when they arrive.

Beltrami Recycling Inc

2059 Fern St NW Bemidji MN 56601 USA

4.4/5(14 reviews)

recycling

Listed hours: Mon-Fri 1:00 – 4:30 PM · Sat-Sun Closed

What identifier does the EPA national facility registry list for this location?

EPA's national Facility Registry Service CSV lists registry ID 110008797196 for BELTRAMI RECYCLING at 2059 FERN ST NW, BEMIDJI, MN. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2017-06-01. A registry entry is not a recycling license, certification or confirmation of public drop-off access.

Which environmental program identifiers are recorded for this facility?

The national EPA facility record lists these program associations and identifiers: AIR:MN0000002700700030, EIS:6188211, MN-TEMPO:2090. Recorded program interests: AIR - NOT APPLICABLE, AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, STATE MASTER. National CSV retrieved October 30, 2026. The record's listed update date is 2017-06-01. These are links to program records; they do not establish current permit validity or a finding of a violation.

M & M Auto Recyclers

7640 Grange Rd NW

Family-owned for 30 years, M & M Auto Recyclers in Bemidji runs a used car lot, a repair shop, and an auto recycling yard from one address on Grange Road. The yard pays cash for damaged vehicles and picks up or tows them, and owner Mark Schmerbeck's crew sells used and rebuilt parts from the shop. A caller names the make and model of a vehicle and the yard locates the part for free, shipping it in when the yard does not stock it. The lot keeps 20 to 30 used vehicles on hand. Repair labor carries a warranty. Hours run Monday through Friday 8 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 3.

Junk CarsAuto SalvageUsed Auto PartsTowingCash For CarsUsed Cars

Accepts: Damaged vehicles, Scrap metal

Services: Cash for damaged vehicles · Vehicle pickup and towing · Free parts locating · Used and rebuilt parts · Used car sales · Warrantied repair labor

Does M & M Auto Recyclers pick up damaged vehicles?

Yes. The yard picks up or tows damaged and unwanted vehicles and pays cash for them.

Will M & M Auto Recyclers find a part it does not have in stock?

Yes. The yard locates parts for free and ships them when it does not stock the part.

TC Lighting Supplies & Recycling, Inc.

2322 Bardwell Dr NW

TC Lighting Supplies & Recycling, Inc. is a recycling drop-off at 2322 Bardwell Dr NW, Bemidji, MN. Confirm accepted materials, eligibility and current hours before visiting.

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Accepts: Covered electronic devices

Services: Registered covered electronics collection

Which FMCSA business names and USDOT number match this address?

FMCSA’s Company Census file updated October 31, 2026 lists legal name TC LIGHTING SUPPLIES AND RECYCLING INC, doing business as TC RECYCLING, USDOT 2545284, at 2322 BARDWELL DRIVE NW, BEMIDJI, MN 56601. The census record status is A (Active). Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2025-03-14. This is a matched entity-registration record, not proof of site ownership, current operating authority, recycling permits or customer services. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

What fleet and driver figures are reported in the matched FMCSA entity record?

The active FMCSA census row for TC LIGHTING SUPPLIES AND RECYCLING INC (USDOT 2545284) reports 5 power units, 5 trucks, 3 drivers. Its recorded MCS-150 form date is 2025-03-14; that is a form date, not independent confirmation that each count was measured on that date. The file snapshot was updated October 31, 2026. These are reported totals for the registered entity, which can cover multiple yards or operations; they are not equipment kept at this listing, total employees, verified current fleet size or available hauling capacity. Power-unit and truck counts overlap and must not be added together. Source: https://data.transportation.gov/Trucking-and-Motorcoaches/Company-Census-File/az4n-8mr2

Materials Accepted in Bemidji

Based on the listings above, materials commonly handled in Bemidji include Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste, Electronics, Appliances, Tires. Browse the guides below for preparation tips, scrap values, and what's recyclable.

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Recycling in Bemidji, Minnesota

Bemidji's main recycling and waste site is the Beltrami County Bemidji Transfer Station at 751 Industrial Park Dr SE, a self-service facility that takes trash, single-sort recycling, electronics, tires, appliances, and household hazardous waste. The county, not the city, funds disposal through a fee on every home, apartment, and mobile home that appears on the property tax statement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Bemidji Transfer Station hours?

The station is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It is closed to the public on Tuesday. The Reuse Facility opens Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

What goes in single-sort recycling at the Bemidji Transfer Station?

The county takes plastic containers marked 1, 2, and 5, cardboard and paper, glass food containers, and metal food and beverage containers. Source-separated recyclables carry no processing fee at the resource recovery facility.

Do I pay to drop off household hazardous waste in Bemidji?

No. Residents bring household waste, recyclables, and hazardous waste to the county's two full-service transfer stations at no additional cost. The Bemidji station takes household hazardous waste such as paint, petroleum products and oil filters, household chemicals, and ink cartridges, and businesses must hire a third party for their hazardous materials.

Which batteries can I throw away in Beltrami County?

Only alkaline batteries can go in household trash. Lead acid, rechargeable, and lithium batteries go in the battery recycling containers at county facilities. Cover the contacts with clear tape or bag each battery first.

Where do I take grass, leaves, and brush in Bemidji?

Grass, leaves, garden waste, and brush go to the Beltrami County Demolition Landfill at no charge. The Bemidji Transfer Station does not list yard waste among its accepted materials.

Do I need a Solid Waste ID card at the Bemidji Transfer Station?

Residential customers should have a Solid Waste ID Card, which you request through the county's online form. Seniors and disabled residents with income below the federal poverty level can apply for a reduction of the county solid waste fee.

Recycling tips for Bemidji

•Plan around Tuesday, when the Bemidji Transfer Station is closed to the public.
•Burning household garbage in barrels, stoves, or fire pits is illegal in Minnesota.
•Loads of demolition and construction waste over 1 yard go to the Beltrami County Demolition Landfill instead of the transfer station.
•Thursday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM is the only time the station's Reuse Facility is open.
•A private hauler charges only for collection in Beltrami County, because the property tax fee already pays for disposal.

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