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Small but busy transfer station in Fontana where residents drop off household trash and recyclables before the loads get compacted and hauled out. Neighbors, landscapers and folks doing a garage cleanout use it; it's more convenient than driving out to a distant landfill.
Drive up the approach and you'll see an entrance booth and a lane to pull up for check-in. There's usually a scale to cross, so expect to stop once on the way in and again on the way out since charges are by weight at most transfer stations. The yard is mostly concrete with large roll-off containers and compactors; recycling containers are typically grouped off to one side. Weekend lines are common, especially during spring cleanup or public holidays.
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Before You Go
- Bring everything covered or in a truck bed - loose loads can be messy and staff at similar sites often require tarps or tied-down items.
- Use a smaller vehicle lane if available; large roll-off lines move slower and take more space.
- Sort recyclables and organics at home as much as possible so unloading goes quicker at the drop-off areas.
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