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Opaline Tipping Station is the local place in Melba where residents take household and small community loads for disposal. It sits right on ID-78 and mostly serves people from nearby farms and neighborhoods. Expect a straightforward, working-site feel rather than anything fancy.
Pull off the highway into a gravel yard with an entrance booth and an open tipping area ahead. Trucks and trailers usually line up to pull up to a concrete pad or ramp to unload; larger roll-off containers and compacting equipment are common sights. There’s a practical, no-frills layout - drive up, unload, and exit - and traffic can build up on weekends or during spring cleanup. Bring something to secure loose material in the truck bed since wind and dust are common here.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose debris before leaving home so nothing blows out on the drive in.
- Bring gloves and a shovel or rake to speed up unloading and keep the vehicle tidy.
- Try to visit midweek or early in the morning to avoid longer lines on busy days.
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