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Small, straightforward transfer station serving American Canyon residents who need to drop off household junk, bagged trash and separated recyclables or organics. The place is used by people who'd rather stop here than drive all the way to a distant landfill. Expect a working-yard feel rather than a tidy, retail-style center.
A single entrance with an attendant booth and a scale-vehicles usually pull up to the booth first and then follow signs to the unloading area. The yard has big concrete bays and a couple of compactors where loads get crushed and loaded onto bigger trucks. Recycling and organics containers are generally grouped off to one side, so having things sorted before getting in line saves time. Busy on weekends and during neighborhood cleanup season, so lines and slow-moving trucks are common.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and organics at home and have them separate from trash; California places make you keep them apart and it speeds things up.
- Secure loose items with a tarp or tie-downs-wind-blown debris is a hassle and makes the process take longer.
- Bring a photo ID and be prepared for a short wait at the scale/booth; coming during weekday mornings usually moves faster than weekend afternoons.
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