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SWMS Transfer Station in Stuttgart is the local transfer station where residents drop off household trash to be compacted and sent on to a landfill. Neighbors and small haulers use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t worth it. The site handles loads large and small and feels more like a working yard than a retail drop-off.
Drive up to an entrance booth and wait to be waved through; there’s usually a scale either before or after that booth and vehicles stop to be weighed. Pull up to the tipping area-open-top bays and compactors are common-then back into the spot and dump; trucks take the compacted load away later. The yard is mostly gravel and concrete, with heavy equipment moving around, so watch for loaders and make sure to follow directions from the attendant at the booth.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items in the bed or trailer before getting on site; wind can scatter trash and make a bigger mess than it needs to be.
- Try to go mid-week if possible; weekends and spring cleanups tend to have longer lines and more traffic in the yard.
- Bring anything loaded so it’s ready to unload quickly: tarps pulled back, doors open, and a clear plan for where large items will be set down.
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