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A small transfer station on the edge of Paris where local residents and small haulers drop off household and pickup-truck loads instead of driving all the way to a landfill. Mostly used by people from town and the surrounding farms who want a quick place to unload and have their refuse compacted and shipped out.
Drive up the entrance lane toward a small booth and be prepared to stop so staff can direct where to pull up. There’s a paved apron with room for a couple of trucks at the tipping face; larger commercial rigs come and go and there’s usually a compactor or transfer container nearby. Recycling or drop-off containers tend to sit off to one side, not far from the main unloading area. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so expect occasional waits.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps to keep loose material contained while driving - it cuts down on debris on the road and makes unloading quicker.
- Have materials sorted in the truck bed or trailer so the unload process is faster; a few minutes saved per load helps when there’s a line.
- Avoid peak times if possible - weekend mornings and early spring cleanup days are the busiest, especially with local pickup trucks and trailers.
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