GFL Gwinnett Transfer Station

Small industrial lot off Seaboard Industrial Drive where local residents and contractors drop off loads that get compacted and trucked out to a landfill. A working transfer station - not a scenic spot - used mostly by people who want to avoid the long haul to a county landfill. Expect a busy, utilitarian place rather than anything neat or landscaped.

Drive up to a small entrance with a booth and a scale nearby; everyone pulls forward to check in and then heads to the tipping area. Big roll-off bins and compactors dominate the yard, with commercial trucks coming and going on a regular basis. Loads are dumped into the pit or hopper and then compacted or loaded onto bigger trucks for transport elsewhere. Lines build up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and backing up to the tip and watching drivers maneuver is part of the routine.