SCAT Transfer Station

SCAT Transfer Station is a city transfer site in Sarasota where local residents drop off trash that gets compacted and hauled to a landfill elsewhere. People who live nearby use it when hauling yard clippings, renovation debris, or large bags that are too big for curbside pickup. It feels like a working city facility rather than a neat commercial recycling center.

Drive up to an entrance booth/scale area and be prepared to pause while the vehicle is weighed; this is common at transfer stations. After the scale there are lanes to pull into and open bays or containers where loads are tipped - things are generally noisy and a bit dusty from trucks and compactors. Look for separate spots for yard waste or recycling since Florida sites often keep those materials apart, and expect more traffic on weekends and after storms. Staff usually direct traffic at the tipping face, so follow the signs and the flow of trucks.