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A working transfer station where local trash is compacted and loaded onto larger trucks for hauling out of the county. Neighbors dropping off household or yard stuff use it more than driving all the way to the landfill. Expect a busy, practical place rather than anything pretty.
Drive up to an entrance booth and slow down for the scale - most transfer stations weigh vehicles and you’ll stop again on the way out. Big roll-off areas and compactors dominate the center of the site, with piles for different materials set off to the side during yard-waste season or after storms. Lines build up on weekends and during hurricane debris cleanups, so there can be a wait and a bit of traffic control. The overall feel is industrial: concrete pads, heavy trucks, and clear paths for loading.
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Before You Go
- Bring something to secure loose material in the truck bed; windy days toss leaves and debris around quickly.
- Load bulky items so they’re easy to toss off the tailgate-staff usually direct where to drop things, and quick unloading keeps the line moving.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and the days after a big storm if a shorter wait is important.
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