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Feather River Transfer Station in Quincy is the local transfer station on Industrial Way where folks drop off household and yard waste before it gets compacted and hauled out. Drivers from nearby neighborhoods and small contractors use it when the county landfill is too far to reach directly.
Drive up the short access road to a small entry booth and be prepared to wait in line on weekends or during seasonal cleanups. There’s usually a scale involved so expect to stop twice - once in, once out - since loads are commonly charged by weight. The site looks like a working yard: big roll-off containers, compactors, and trucks moving through, with recycling containers set off to the side. Bring items sorted the way California requires - recyclables and organics are often separated - because many places in the state enforce that.
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Before You Go
- Go midweek or early in the morning to avoid the longest lines; Saturdays get busiest during spring cleanup.
- Load vehicles so heavy, loose items are easy to toss or pull out; it speeds the unload process and keeps the line moving.
- Have paperwork or ID handy if required by the county, and expect to be directed where to drop each load by signage or staff at the booth.
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