Superior Landfill Is Now A Man-Made Mountain
I was taking advantage of one of the last free landfill days last weekend. We had a bunch of spring cleaning debris we needed to get rid of, and I figured it would be one last trip before they close the landfill down. I was astonished at how high we went up.
Landfill near capacity - closed to the public.
They closed the Superior Landfill on Moccasin Mike Road to the public last fall. It's because the landfill is reaching its capacity. It's been built up over the years like a pyramid, and it's at the point now where there isn't enough room at the top of it anymore to safely handle public traffic and garbage haulers.
We drove up the hill and past the spot where public dumping previously was. We went up, and up, and up until the skyline of Duluth emerged. I was shocked at the view and how high we were. I quickly snapped a photo.
It will be nearly 800 feet tall when it closes.
I talked to some sources with the city, and they said that it's currently 760 feet tall, and by the time it closes, it will be 790 feet tall.
The dump is expected to continue to operate until 2026. At that point, the dump will be shut down and covered.
Where Can I Bring My Trash?
The City of Superior encourages residents to dispose of their items at Core Advantage in Superior or WLSSD in Duluth.
Last Free Landfill Day This Saturday, April 26, 2025
You still have a chance to use the landfill and see for yourself how tall this mountain has become. The final landfill day is this Saturday, April 26, from 8:00 am - 2:30 pm.
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