Spalding Transfer Station

Spalding Transfer Station is the local transfer station in Susanville where household and small commercial loads are dropped off to be compacted and trucked out to a landfill. Neighbors and local contractors use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t practical. It’s the sort of place people swing by with a pickup, trailer, or a car full of debris.

There’s usually an entrance booth and a weigh scale, so plan for a brief stop at the scale on the way in and again on the way out since charges are commonly by weight at transfer stations. Vehicles pull up to a tipping area or compaction pit to unload; keep trash contained until it’s time to tip. Look for separate receptacles or drop-off spots for recyclables and organics, because California requires separation in many places. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, so lines and waiting trucks are not unusual.