Transfer station
Riverbend Recycling Center
5.5 mi NE · Mankato, MN
Landfill
Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill
Mankato, Blue Earth County, MN · All sites in Blue Earth County
Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill is a landfill in Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota, operated by Blue Earth County. The site also works as a transfer station. EPA landfill data show it opened in 1973, with closure projected for 2036.
According to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool, it takes household trash. It is one of 7 disposal sites we list in Blue Earth County.
What it takes
Accepted
- Household trash (accepted)
Materials as listed by EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Anything not shown may still be accepted, or refused; ask the facility before loading.
Landfill facts
| Status (EPA) | Open |
|---|---|
| Opened | 1973 |
| Projected closure | 2036 |
| Waste in place | 1,952,132 tons (2022) |
| Size | 38.1 acres |
| Owner | Blue Earth County |
| Landfill gas collection | Yes |
Source: EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program database, data as of September 2024.
Not on file yet
This listing does not have opening hours, fees or residency rules yet. We only publish details we can trace to a source, so call the site before you load up. Send us the details if you run or use this facility.
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Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill: questions
What does Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill accept?
Household trash, according to EPA's Disaster Debris Recovery Tool. Ask the facility about anything not on this list.
When is Ponderosa Sanitary Landfill expected to close?
EPA's Landfill Methane Outreach Program lists a projected closure year of 2036 for a landfill that opened in 1973 (data as of September 2024). Projections change as permits are renewed or expanded.
Before you haul
- Dump and Landfill Fees ExplainedHow tipping fees work: per ton vs per load, minimums, scale-in and scale-out, resident rates and item fees, and how to estimate your cost first.
- Landfill, Transfer Station or Convenience Center: Which One Should You Use?What each type of public waste facility does, what it accepts, how it charges, and which to use for household trash, bulky items and construction debris.
- How to Haul a Load to the Dump Safely and LegallySecured-load laws, tarping, payload limits, the weigh-in routine and tipping-floor safety, plus a checklist of what to bring on dump day.
About this listing
Facts on this page come from:
- EPA Disaster Debris Recovery Tool (compiled from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Solid Waste Sites and Monitoring) · record dated 2021-10-29
- EPA Landfill Methane Outreach Program (LMOP) database · record dated 2024-09
Newest source record dated September 2024. Listed here since October 5, 2026. We are an independent directory, not the operator. How we source and check listings.
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