Transfer Station

Cattlemen Transfer Station

Porter Way, Sarasota, FL 34232

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Small transfer station on Porter Way in Fruitville that locals use when they don't want to drive all the way out to a distant landfill. Trucks compact loads here and haul them off, so it's a practical spot for household drop-offs and contractor loads.

Pull up to an entrance booth and be prepared to pause for directions; there's usually a scale and vehicles often get weighed before leaving. The site opens into a large, noisy tipping area with compactors and transfer trailers - it can be dusty and busy. Recycling and drop-off spots are generally set apart from the main tipping floor, so unloading in piles speeds things up. Weekends and spring-cleanup season get backed up, and hurricane season can lead to temporary closures or long lines.

Facility Information

Type Transfer Station
City Fruitville
State Florida
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Before You Go

  • Bring work gloves, tarps and straps to cover and secure the load; sorting items into piles before backing up saves time at the drop point.
  • Skip weekend mornings when possible - weekdays or late afternoons are usually quicker.
  • Keep paints, pesticides and automotive fluids in mind: many Florida counties run household hazardous waste collection events for those items, and storm cleanup often creates extra congestion at the station.

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