Waste Disposal and Recycling
Waste Disposal and Recycling Department Detail.
Overview
The City of Albert Lea offers waste disposal at its Transfer Station, where waste is later transferred to a landfill while Freeborn County coordinate recycling services and provides disposal of household hazardous waste. The City also offers a Demotion Landfill at its Transfer Station. For curbside pickup of garbage, residents and businesses hire private companies.

Transfer Station
See the fee schedule below.
Effective Dec. 1, 2025, the Transfer Station will accept only credit cards and checks. No cash.