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Transfer Station
Republic Services Dump & Transfer Station
808 S Joliet St, Joliet, IL 60436
(815) 723-3200Republic Services Dump & Transfer Station in Burnsville is a local transfer station where household and commercial loads are dropped off, compacted, and then hauled out to a landfill elsewhere. People bringing junk from the yard or a small renovation use this place because it saves the drive to a distant landfill.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there is typically a scale so vehicles are weighed and charges are calculated by weight. The site looks industrial - big concrete tipping areas, compactors, and truck traffic - and recycling or drop-off bins are usually grouped near the main drive. Expect to pull into lanes for different types of loads and watch for heavy trucks moving in and out; weekend and seasonal cleanup times can create backups.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving the driveway so nothing blows out while driving the short distance to the station.
- Separate obvious recyclables and bulky items in the vehicle for quicker unloading once at a bin area.
- Plan for possible lines on weekends or spring cleanup days; arriving during a weekday midday often means less waiting.
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