Virginia Road Transfer Station

Small transfer station on the south side of Crystal Lake that locals use when they don’t want to haul trash out to a distant landfill. Mostly residential cars and small trailers show up here, not the big long-haul rigs. It’s the kind of practical stop for weekend cleanups and household toss-outs.

Pull up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to stop for instructions; traffic moves in a simple drive-through pattern. There’s a compacting area and truck activity, so watch for backing vehicles and follow the posted traffic flow. Recycling and drop-off containers are usually grouped together near the entrance; have materials easy to access so unloading is quicker. Expect a basic, functional site-paved areas, concrete bunkers, and piles or containers rather than landscaped grounds.