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East Alabama Transfer Station is the local transfer station in Opelika where household and local haulers drop off loads to be compacted and sent on to a landfill. It’s the kind of place residents use when hauling larger loads that would be a pain to take all the way to a distant landfill. Expect a practical, working site rather than anything fancy.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-in area where vehicles line up to unload; pull up where the attendant directs and be ready to back up if necessary. The site has large compactors or a tipping floor so trucks collect and move the compacted material out; the area looks industrial, with piles and heavy equipment around. Traffic can back up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so wait times vary. Bring a tarp or straps if hauling loose items - things can shift while waiting.
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Before You Go
- Bring materials secured and easy to lift; loose trash or uncovered loads are harder to handle and slow the line.
- Plan to arrive during a weekday morning if possible - weekends and spring cleanup periods often have the longest lines.
- Have vehicles that can maneuver and back up safely; some unloading spots require backing into a berth or tipping area.
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