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Small county transfer station where locals drop off household trash to be compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Folks from Geneva and surrounding rural areas use it when hauling loads that would be a pain to take to a distant landfill.
A simple setup with an entrance booth and a few lanes to pull up; drivers usually stop at the booth first and then move on to the tipping area. There’s a large concrete pad and heavy equipment for compacting; trucks back up to a hopper or pit to dump loads. Expect to cross a scale at some point-charges are often by weight so vehicles may need to stop again before leaving. Weekend mornings and spring cleanups tend to be the busiest times, so lines can form.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items with a tarp or tie-downs; wind can make a mess and loose debris gets messy for everyone.
- Unload in order: keep recyclables and bulky items separate so sorting is faster if there are separate drop spots.
- Plan for delays on Saturdays and during yard-cleaning season-arriving earlier in the morning usually means shorter lines.
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