Merk Miles Transfer Station and Recycling Center

Merk Miles Transfer Station and Recycling Center sits off Merk Rd in College Park and is used by neighbors hauling recyclables and smaller construction-type loads. People drop off household recyclables and common bulky items here instead of taking them to the landfill. Expect a working-site feel rather than a polished retail operation.

Drive in past an entrance booth and follow signs to pull up to the unloading areas; transfer stations usually have a weigh scale and separate bays for different materials. Recycling bins and collection bays are grouped together; cardboard, paper, metals, plastics and glass are commonly accepted at centers like this, and there may be space for electronics or other special programs. The site is mostly gravel and pavement with dumpsters and concrete tipping areas, so trailers or trucks are easier to maneuver than low cars. Lines can form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and traffic flow often requires backing into the drop zones.