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A small county transfer station on Highway 41 that locals use when the landfill is too far to drive. Neighbors drop off household trash, bulky items, and car-loads from cleanup projects. It’s the kind of place people swing by when hauling out of the garage or moving a few things.
Drive up the paved entrance and you'll likely see an attendant booth and scale near the entry; loads at transfer stations are commonly weighed before and after. Pull into the lane and be ready to show what’s in the truck or trailer-staff will direct where to unload and there’s usually a compacting area or large containers past the unloading point. The site looks more industrial than tidy: big metal bins, piles of compacted material, and heavy equipment moving around. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to have a line, so plan extra time if dropping off then.
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Before You Go
- Load items so they can be uncovered and unloaded quickly-loose items out of boxes and heavier items accessible up front.
- Sort recyclables or obvious donation items at home so unloading goes faster and fewer trips across the site are needed.
- Bring gloves, straps, and a tarp; wind can blow lightweight debris and securing loads helps avoid messes (and possible fines elsewhere).
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