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A working transfer station on the west side of Theodore where local residents and small haulers drop off household trash and bulky items. It’s the kind of place people use when driving all the way to a landfill isn’t worth the trip, and county-run centers are common around Alabama.
Expect an industrial-looking site with concrete apron areas and large compacting equipment set back from the public drop-off. There’s typically an entrance booth and a scale area where trucks stop to be weighed, so anticipate pulling forward and stopping briefly. Vehicles line up at the bays to tip or hand off loads, and larger transfer trailers or roll-offs will be visible being loaded for the trip to a landfill. Busy times include weekends, spring cleanups, and after coastal storms when hurricane debris protocols kick in for the region.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and cover loads before driving in; wind can scatter light trash on the apron.
- Bring tools or gloves to unload bulky or awkward items safely; having a helper speeds the process.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and immediate post-storm days if possible to skip long lines.
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