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Groot - Mccook Transfer is the transfer station on 53rd Street used by locals and small haulers to drop off loads that get compacted and trucked out to a landfill. Drivers bringing household cleanouts, yard waste bags, or construction debris use it when a full landfill run would be farther. It’s the kind of place that’s quicker for short loads than driving clear out of town.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale, so plan to stop twice - once to check in and once to cross the scale. Pull-up lanes lead to unloading bays and large roll-off containers where material gets compacted and loaded into haul trucks. Expect noise, dust, and big commercial trucks backing around; the site looks industrial rather than tidy park-like. Lines build up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so wait times can vary.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp any loose loads before driving in - debris blowing out on the road is a real hassle and makes unloading slower.
- Have items roughly sorted in the truck or trailer (metal, bulky pieces, loose bags) so dumping goes quicker once at the bay.
- Avoid prime weekend hours if possible; early weekday mornings usually move faster. Also keep kids and pets inside the vehicle while on site because of heavy equipment and truck traffic.
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