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Wabash Avenue Transfer Station is the local spot in Lafayette where household and commercial trash is dropped off to be compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Neighbors, landscapers, and small haulers use it when they don't want to drive out to a regional dump.
Expect a working, industrial-looking site with big concrete bays, compactors, and transfer trailers coming and going. There is typically an entrance booth to check vehicles and direct traffic, and many transfer stations have a scale nearby so vehicles may be weighed. Drive slowly through the yard, follow the lane markings or attendant directions, and pull up to the appropriate unloading area before backing into a bay. Recycling or drop-off containers are often separated from the main trash area, so look for signs or a separate lane.
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Before You Go
- Bring items secured and covered if loose - wind can scatter light debris during unloading.
- Have trash separated so bulky or recyclable items don’t slow the unload; a quick sort makes the stop faster for everyone.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or the first weeks of spring cleanup if possible, since lines and wait times tend to get longer.
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