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Louisa County Transfer Station in Wapello is a county transfer station where local residential and farm loads are dropped off and compacted before being hauled to a landfill. Neighbors from town and surrounding farms use it when they don’t want to drive to a distant landfill. It’s the practical spot for household cleanouts and routine farm debris transfers.
Expect a simple, working-site feel rather than a polished retail operation. There’s typically an entrance booth and a drive-up area where vehicles pull in to unload into larger containers or a compactor. Loads are handled on site and then put onto larger trucks for transport out of county; vehicles usually rejoin traffic after weighing or checking at the booth. Lines form on busy days, and the lot can look rough with gravel, tire tracks, and stacked containers.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp or tie-downs so nothing blows out while driving to and from the site.
- Bring gloves and something to help lift or slide bulky items; the drop areas can be high and containers aren’t always easy to reach.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring and fall when farm and household cleanups peak, or plan to wait if arriving then.
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