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Small transfer station serving Nipomo and surrounding neighborhoods, mostly used by residents dropping off household trash and small construction loads. It’s the kind of place locals swing by when hauling things that won’t fit in curb bins or when the landfill is too far away.
A simple entrance booth and a lane to pull up, with a scale nearby - transfer stations like this usually weigh vehicles in and out, so expect to stop twice. The site is more industrial than tidy: concrete pads, compactors or roll-off areas, and piles or containers set back from the drive. Lines can form on weekends or during spring cleanup, so traffic and slow-moving trucks are common.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and organics at home if possible - California facilities often require separation and it will make the stop faster.
- Bring tarps and straps so loose debris stays contained while driving; loose loads can be messy and take longer to unload.
- Try for a weekday morning to avoid the weekend rush; plan for a short wait if there’s a line at the entrance booth or scale.
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