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Transfer Station
Bloomington Transfer Station
6660 S Old State Rd 37, Bloomington, IN 47403
Small, no-frills transfer station just off Old State Road 37 that Bloomington residents use when hauling household trash or a pickup load too big for curb pickup. Trucks and cars pull in, drop their load into a compactor/holding area, and the material gets loaded onto larger haulers to go out of county.
Drive up to a manned entrance booth and show ID or proof of residency if required; most vehicles will have to stop briefly to be directed where to pull up. There’s a drive lane past the booth where vehicles pull up to unload into large bays or a compactor; it’s loud and dusty when trucks are running. Expect the site to look industrial - concrete pads, big metal containers, and heavy equipment - and to wait in line at busier times like weekend mornings or spring cleanup.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose items in the back of trucks or trailers so nothing blows out while waiting in line.
- Bring any paperwork or proof of residency in case it’s requested at the entrance booth.
- Try to go midweek or late afternoon to avoid the weekend rush when lines can form.
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