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Evanston Transfer Station is the local transfer station on Church Street that residents bring household trash and small loads to instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Neighbors, landscapers and small haulers use it for drop-offs; it’s the kind of place that gets busy on weekends and during neighborhood cleanup times.
Drive up to a gated entrance and stop at a small booth or scale area where vehicles are directed before being allowed into the yard. Loads are compacted or loaded into larger trucks here, so there are big open tipping bays and piles or containers of material. Wear shoes that can handle gravel or mud in wet weather, and be prepared for a short wait if several trucks are ahead of you. Weekends and spring cleanup days usually have the longest lines, while midweek visits tend to move faster.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose items and tarp light loads so nothing blows out while you drive to the facility or wait in line.
- Bring a photo ID or proof of address if the facility requires local residency verification-many local transfer stations ask for that at the booth.
- Try to visit midweek or early morning to avoid the weekend rush; have materials sorted in your vehicle so unloading is quicker.
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