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Eccog Solid Waste Transfer Sta on S 1st Street in Estherville is the local transfer station used by residents and small haulers dropping off household trash. Loads are compacted here and then trucked out to a landfill, so it's the more convenient stop for town folks who don't want to drive out of town.
Pull up to 703 S 1st St and expect an industrial, workaday lot rather than a park; transfer stations commonly have a scale and an entrance booth, so be prepared to stop briefly and possibly be weighed. The tipping area will look utilitarian-concrete floor, compactors and roll-off containers-and traffic is routed past those areas for unloading. Follow the posted signs and traffic flow when unloading; expect the site to be noisy and dusty rather than tidy. Weekends and spring cleanup bring the longest lines, so plan for wait time.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps and straps; loose items can blow around on the open tipping floor and make unloading harder.
- Keep heavy items toward the tailgate for easier lifting, and have a helper for bulky mattresses or furniture.
- Aim for an early weekday visit if possible-those tend to have shorter lines than weekend or spring-cleanup hours.
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