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Herlong Transfer Station is the small-town drop-off on Herlong Dump Road that locals use when the bigger landfill is too far. The place is modest and practical for household cleanouts and yard debris, with trucks compacting loads here before taking them elsewhere. Expect a no-frills, working-yard vibe rather than anything fancy.
Drive past a small entrance booth and a scale, and be prepared to stop and move slowly through the yard. The tipping area, roll-off containers and compacting trailers are all close together, so it can get dusty-keep vehicle windows closed and secure loose items. Recycling and drop-off containers are on-site but not huge, so having materials pre-sorted makes the visit quicker. Weekends and spring-cleanup times tend to be the busiest.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose items - wind and dust around the tipping area can scatter light stuff quickly.
- Sort recyclables and organics before arriving when possible; California’s diversion rules mean separating materials usually speeds things up.
- Skip mid-morning weekends if possible-lines form during busy periods, so a weekday or early/late trip will often be faster.
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