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Small transfer station in Doraville where local residents and small haulers drop off household and construction debris to be compacted and hauled out. It’s the kind of place people use when driving to a far-off landfill isn’t convenient. Expect a working, industrial-feeling site rather than a tidy drop-off center.
Drive up to an entrance booth and a gated driveway that leads into a paved lot with lanes for trucks and car traffic. There’s a tipping area and large compactors or roll-off containers where material is emptied and organized before being loaded onto larger trucks. Vehicles line up at busy times and trucks come and go frequently, so stay alert and follow posted traffic flow. The site looks industrial - concrete pads, metal ramps, and sound from compacting and forklifts are common.
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Before You Go
- Bring gloves and eye protection; loads can be dusty and have loose debris that shifts when dumping.
- Secure tarps and tie down loose items on the trailer or truck bed to prevent debris from blowing off during the drive there and on-site.
- Avoid peak weekend mornings and spring cleanup days if possible, since lines and wait times tend to increase then.
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