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Small-town disposal site that most Freeport residents use when cleaning out basements, garages, or doing yard work. It handles local household and small commercial loads and sees a steady stream of pickup trucks and trailers on weekends and during spring cleanup season.
Pull up to an entrance area with a small booth where attendants usually direct traffic; there’s often a line of vehicles waiting on busy days. Trucks and trailers share the same lanes, so watch for backing vehicles and follow the attendants’ signals. A weigh scale and an outbound stop are common at these kinds of sites, so plan for a brief stop before you leave. The site looks utilitarian - piles, bins, and compacting equipment - not the tidy recycling center people expect in town.
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Before You Go
- Keep loads covered or tied down so nothing blows out while waiting in line; loose debris slows the process for everyone.
- Sort heavy stuff like concrete or metal from lighter trash if possible - it makes unloading quicker and the attendants can point to the right spot.
- Avoid weekend afternoons during spring or fall cleanups if possible; weekday mornings or late afternoons usually move faster.
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