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The Solid Waste Transfer Station at 803 E Maley St in Willcox is where local trash gets compacted and put on trucks bound for a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill doesn't make sense.
Drive up and there will usually be a small entrance/check-in booth and a scale; expect to stop more than once because vehicles are often weighed. The yard is functional - big compactors or roll-off containers, room for trucks to maneuver, and the occasional dust or loose debris. Trucks come and go, so give them space when backing up and watch for ash or yard waste bits on the ground. It feels more like a working lot than a tidy dump, so boots and a bit of patience help.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure any loose loads before leaving home; wind and compaction make things blow out quickly.
- Expect a scale stop: many transfer stations charge by weight, so plan for a brief delay on the way out.
- Weekends (especially spring cleanup season) can get backed up; try to go early on a weekday if possible, and bring gloves for handling heavy or dirty items.
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