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Total Disposal, Inc in Gary is the local disposal site where neighborhood households drop off their regular trash and larger loads. It's the kind of place used by people hauling stuff from basements, yard cleanups, or small renovation jobs. Expect a working, industrial feel rather than anything polished.
Drive in from Blaine Street and you'll see a fenced lot with compactors, roll-off areas, and piles of material - not a tidy transfer station. There's usually an entrance booth and a scale lane that vehicles pass through, so plan for a short stop to be weighed. Pull up slowly, look for directional signs, and follow the traffic flow to the drop-off area for your kind of load. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so wait times can vary.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with tarps or straps so debris doesn't blow out while driving in.
- Separate bulky items and load types in the truck ahead of time to speed up unloading.
- Bring work gloves and eye protection; surfaces and edges can be rough and dusty.
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