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A county-level solid waste facility in Creston that handles everyday household trash, recycling and yard-type cleanups common to rural Iowa. Farmers and residents drop off all sorts of general loads here, especially during spring cleanup and harvest season when things get busy.
The site looks like a typical transfer/solid waste yard with a small entrance booth and a few places to pull up and unload. Big enough for pickups and trailers as well as larger trucks, with piles or containers set apart for different kinds of materials. Expect to queue at the booth to check in and then move to the appropriate unloading spot; recycling containers are usually grouped off to one side so they’re easy to find. Weekends and seasonal peak times can stack up traffic, so there’s often a short wait before getting to a drop-off area.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps and straps on trucks and trailers - loose loads get messy and take longer to unload.
- Separate obvious materials before getting to the gate (metal, branches, mixed trash) to speed up the unloading process.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup and harvest if possible; midweek or later afternoons tend to be quieter.
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