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A small county transfer station in Donalsonville where local residents drop off household and bulky trash to be compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Neighbors use it when hauling a load is easier than making the longer trip to a distant landfill. The place handles short, practical runs rather than large construction-scale disposal.
Drive up to a single entrance lane with a booth or gate area-there’s usually someone at the point of entry during open hours. Vehicles then pull up to a tipping area or compacting pit; loads are emptied and compacted before being loaded onto larger trucks. The site looks industrial: concrete pads, big metal bins, and heavy equipment moving material around. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busier, so expect a line and slower moving traffic through the site.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps so nothing blows out during the short drive to the drop-off point.
- Have help ready for heavy or awkward items-there won’t be delicate handling, and maneuvering large things into the pit is easier with two people.
- Drive slowly on site and follow posted traffic flow; backing up to the tipping area is common, so take care when positioning your vehicle.
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