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A neighborhood transfer station where Bristol residents drop off household trash and small loads that get compacted and trucked out to the state's central landfill. Local folks use it when hauling from home-it's smaller and closer than driving all the way to the statewide landfill.
Drive into a fenced lot with an entrance booth or checkpoint near the gate and a traffic flow for vehicles to pull through. There’s typically a scale and a place to stop briefly before the tipping area, and a large concrete or metal pit where compactors and trucks work. The site looks industrial: piles, bays, and heavy equipment in the background; expect to back up to a platform or drive alongside a bay for unloading.
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Before You Go
- Tie down loose items and tarp anything that might blow around before pulling in; securing the load saves hassle when positioning to unload.
- Bring ID and be ready to tell them it's a residential drop-off-rules vary by station and attendants often check vehicle type.
- Avoid weekend mornings and spring cleanup days if possible; those times typically have the longest lines and most congestion.
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