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The Joliet Transfer Station on Mound Road is where locals drop off household junk and yard debris instead of driving out to a distant landfill. People from Joliet and nearby suburbs swing by when they have a load too big for curbside pickup. It’s a practical stop for anyone hauling a truckload or doing a big cleanup.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-in lane where vehicles queue up; expect to stop there before getting directed to the tipping area. A scale is typically crossed on the way in or out since the facility compacts loads and hauls them off-site. The site itself looks industrial - concrete pads, big compactors or roll-off areas, and piles of material in different sections. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy, so lines and wait times can build up.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted as much as possible - separating bulky items from loose debris saves time once at the tipping area.
- Use a smaller vehicle or trailer if possible; large trucks take longer to maneuver and often wait behind commercial haulers.
- Arrive early on weekend mornings to avoid the worst of the line, and have paperwork or anything the booth might ask for ready when pulling up.
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