At Dakota Area Transfer, we provide a safe, environmentally responsible location for household and commercial waste disposal. Our modern waste transfer station is built to efficiently sort, process, and direct materials to licensed facilities—reducing landfill impact and supporting local recycling efforts.

Convenient Rosemount Location Serving Dakota County & the South Metro

Our facility is easily accessible for residents, businesses, and haulers throughout the South Metro area, including:

Apple Valley
Burnsville
Coates
Eagan
Farmington
Hampton
Hastings
Inver Grove Heights
Lakeville
Mendota
Mendota Heights
South St. Paul
Vermillion

Waste Disposal & Recycling Services in Dakota County, MN

As Dakota County’s population grows faster than any other in Minnesota, the challenge of managing solid waste and recyclables has never been more urgent. Local landfills are projected to reach full capacity within 8 to 10 years, threatening our environment and limiting safe disposal options.

At Dakota Area Transfer, our mission is to offer sustainable, convenient, and landfill-free waste solutions for both the public and commercial haulers. We are committed to helping Dakota County reduce landfill use, increase recycling rates, and meet long-term waste diversion goals — without relying on outdated or unsafe landfill systems.

A Better Alternative to Landfills

Unlike traditional landfill operators, Dakota Area Transfer has no stake in landfill ownership — meaning we are naturally driven to prioritize true landfill abatement. We believe that safe waste disposal and environmental sustainability can work hand-in-hand, and we’ve built our operations to reflect that mission.

Our waste transfer station in Dakota County is the preferred drop-off site for:

-Residential customers looking to dispose of waste responsibly
-Commercial and third-party haulers seeking fast, safe processing
-Anyone seeking a cleaner, greener alternative to local landfills

With advanced sorting and processing capabilities, we handle municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition debris, and a wide range of recyclable materials — keeping them out of landfills and back into the circular economy.

Committed to a Greener Future

Dakota Area Transfer doesn’t stop at traditional services. Our long-term vision includes possible investing in forward-thinking technologies that support zero-waste goals, including:

-Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) – Converting waste into usable energy
-Organic Waste to Animal Feed – Repurposing food waste sustainably
-Anaerobic Digestion – Waste-to-energy conversion for organics
-Gasification – Transforming waste into synthetic fuel

By reducing landfill dependency and maximizing resource recovery, we support both community and county-level waste reduction initiatives.