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Small transfer station serving De Beque residents and folks from nearby rural properties. It’s the kind of place people use when hauling a truckload or a trailer that’s easier to drop off here than drive to a distant landfill.
There’s a little drive-in booth at the entrance where vehicles stop before moving into the yard. The site is mostly open dirt and gravel with large roll-off containers and a compactor area a short drive from the booth. Expect commercial trucks coming and going and the rumble of compacting machinery; traffic can pile up on weekends and during spring cleanups. People pull up, tip or unload into the appropriate container, then head back past the scale if there is one on site.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or tie-downs so nothing blows out while waiting in line.
- Have materials staged and easy to lift before pulling up; it moves faster if items are ready to go.
- Bring gloves and hand tools for breaking down bulky items, and use a truck or trailer that can maneuver on gravel.
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