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Groot - Round Lake Transfer is a transfer station in Round Lake Park that locals use to drop off household and yard refuse before it gets compacted and hauled out. Regular residential users and small haulers stop here instead of driving all the way to a distant landfill. Expect a functional, industrial setup rather than a retail-style recycling center.
Drive up to an entrance booth where you check in and are directed where to pull up; there’s usually a scale nearby so trucks can be weighed. The site feels large and a bit noisy-compactors, roll-off trucks, and piles of material are visible from the drive lanes. Recycling or drop-off containers are off to one side while the transfer building and loading areas sit deeper into the lot. Lines tend to form on weekends and during spring cleanouts, so be prepared to wait in vehicle queues.
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Before You Go
- Bring your load secured and separated in the vehicle so unloading at the pit is quick and safe for everyone.
- Use a smaller vehicle or trailer if possible; the tight turning areas and high curbs can be awkward for long trucks.
- Arrive early on busy days to avoid the longest lines, and have any required paperwork easy to access for the check-in booth.
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