Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A small transfer station in Searcy where local household and small commercial loads are dropped off, compacted, then hauled out to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors use it when the landfill is too far to drive to or when convenience centers won't take larger loads.
Drive up to a simple entrance area with a scale and an attendant booth; most vehicles stop there first to check in. The yard is mostly pavement with large roll-off bays and a compacting area farther in, so there’s the sound of trucks and metal. Traffic can back up on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanups, so expect to idle a bit if it’s busy. Recycling or drop-off bins are usually grouped to one side, with larger piles toward the back where compaction happens.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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