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A small county transfer station just off W South Ave used by Emporia residents and nearby rural folks who don't want to drive to a distant landfill. It’s the kind of place people swing by with pickup loads, construction debris, or cleanup piles instead of hauling everything far away.
Expect a modest site with a guard/entrance booth and a couple of drive-up bays where trucks and trailers pull up to unload. Transfer stations compact material and load it into larger trucks to go elsewhere, so there’s usually a lot of heavy equipment and open piles around. The surface is mostly gravel or packed dirt, and vehicles may need to queue at busier times like weekends or spring cleanups. Recycling or drop-off containers are typically set off to one side of the main unloading area for quicker access.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or tie-downs before driving in - loose debris can blow out while waiting in line.
- Bring work gloves and sturdy shoes; the yard is rough underfoot and items often need to be handled at the tailgate.
- Plan to go during a weekday morning if possible - weekends and seasonal cleanup periods tend to be much busier and slower.
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