Grinning Bear Roll-Off

Recycling Center in Backus, Minnesota

📍 2550 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
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About This Location

Grinning Bear Roll-Off, located at 2550 8th St SW in Backus, Minnesota, is a private roll-off and waste hauling operation serving Cass County and the surrounding lakes region. The facility accepts drop-off loads of construction debris, scrap metal, appliances, and bulk waste, and rents roll-off containers for cleanouts and demolition projects. Garbage drop-off is available on a per-bag basis.

What this location Accepts

✓ Scrap metal
✓ Appliances (heating/AC equipment included)
✓ Construction and demolition debris (asphalt, concrete, masonry/brick, cabinetry, ceramic fixtures, flooring, conduit, electrical wiring, glass, plastic building parts, insulation, metal roofing/shingles/siding, sheetrock, plaster board, non-treated wood)
✓ Mattresses
✓ Furniture
✓ Tires (call for pricing)
✓ Garbage drop-off (bagged household refuse)

Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Mattresses · Glass · Plastic

What they do not accept

✕ Treated lumber
✕ New carpet
✕ Paper products
✕ Containers (bottles, cans)
✕ Burned material (any kind)
✕ Fiberglass and Styrofoam
✕ Deck and dock material
✕ Asbestos-containing materials
✕ Yard waste
✕ Household refuse (bagged garbage accepted separately at per-bag rate)

Fees

  • Garbage drop-off — $5 per 30-gallon bag
  • Tires — Call for pricing

Access & restrictions

Open to public; private pay facility — not a free municipal drop-off · Roll-off rentals available (10, 15, 20, 30 yd); heavy equipment transport up to 40,000 lbs

Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grinning Bear Roll-Off accept household recyclables like bottles and cans?

No. This facility does not accept paper products or containers (bottles and cans). For curbside recycling or blue-bin materials, contact Cass County solid waste or use the Cass County Transfer Station on MN-371.

Can I drop off a load without renting a roll-off container?

Yes. You can bring a drop-off load of eligible materials (construction debris, scrap metal, appliances, etc.) directly to the Backus site. Garbage is accepted at $5 per 30-gallon bag. Call 218-587-4990 to confirm what you're bringing before you arrive.

Are they open on Saturdays?

Saturday service is available by appointment only. Regular weekday hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Call ahead to schedule a Saturday drop-off or pick-up.

Does Grinning Bear accept treated lumber or dock materials?

No. Treated lumber, deck and dock material, fiberglass, Styrofoam, and asbestos-containing materials are explicitly excluded. These items require special handling and cannot be accepted at this facility.

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Contact & Location

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2550 8th St SW, Backus, MN 56435
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Backus, Minnesota

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday By appointment
Sunday Closed

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