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Small transfer station in Allenspark that locals use when driving to a full landfill isn't practical. Located on CO-7, it handles residential drop-offs and is the kind of place people from nearby mountain communities rely on. Colorado's CDPHE oversees facilities like this, and many counties run occasional free disposal days.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop at a scale; trucks are weighed for billing so there's usually a stop on the way in or out. The site feels compact-compactor boxes and transfer trailers are visible, and passenger vehicles share the same pull-up lanes as small trucks. Recycling containers and smaller drop-off areas are usually grouped near the side of the main pad, not spread across a large landfill expanse. Weekends, especially in spring or after holidays, can back up the lane, so expect a short wait at peak times.
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Before You Go
- Have your load sorted before getting to the booth so unloading is quicker and avoids extra trips across the pad.
- Bring something to cover loose trash in open-bed vehicles-wind can scatter lighter items on the drive in and out.
- If towing a trailer, pull into the lane slowly and give larger trucks room to maneuver around the compactor area.
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