Hubbard County Northern Transfer
Recycling Center in Laporte, Minnesota
About This Location
The Hubbard County Northern Transfer Station sits about one mile north of the U.S. Highway 71/200 junction at Kabekona Corner in Laporte, Minnesota. Operated by Hubbard County Solid Waste, it accepts household garbage, single-stream recycling, yard waste, tires, appliances and bulky items from county residents. Hubbard County property owners dispose of household garbage at no charge; non-residents pay per-load fees or buy an annual permit. Household hazardous waste is accepted seasonally at the north site.
What Hubbard County Northern Transfer Station Accepts
Related recycling guides: Tires · Appliances · Household Hazardous Waste · Yard Waste · Glass · Plastic · Cardboard & Paper
What they do not accept
Fees
- Household garbage - Hubbard County property owners — No charge
- Non-county residents annual permit — $310 for 2026 (or per-load fees)
Access & restrictions
residents-only · Walk-in (no appointment) · Free disposal is limited to Hubbard County property owners. Non-county residents must pay per-load fees or buy an annual permit. It is illegal for Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater and Wadena county property owners to dispose of waste here without payment.
Programs & events
- Single-stream recycling
- Seasonal household hazardous waste
- Yard waste composting
Materials, fees and hours can change — call ahead to confirm before your visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Northern Transfer Station's hours?
It is open Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
Which plastics can I recycle at the Laporte transfer station?
Only plastic containers marked #1, #2 and #5 are accepted in recycling, along with aluminum/steel/tin cans, glass, mixed paper and cardboard.
Is disposal free?
Household garbage is free for Hubbard County property owners. Non-county residents must pay per-load fees or buy an annual permit ($310 for 2026).
Can I bring household hazardous waste?
Yes, seasonally. The north site accepts household hazardous waste at a designated location roughly from April 15 through September 15. Contact the county to confirm current dates.
Where exactly is the station?
At 41304 US-71, Laporte, about one mile north of the junction of U.S. Highways 71 and 200 at Kabekona Corner. Phone (218) 224-2100.
Last verified: October 2026. Sources: source · source · source · source. Spotted something wrong? Suggest a correction.