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Riley County Transfer Station in Manhattan is where local household and small commercial loads get dropped off, compacted, and then trucked out to a regional landfill. Neighbors use it when a trip to a distant landfill would be a pain, or when a quick drop-off is needed for a big cleanup.
The site feels like a working yard: a small entrance booth, a drive lane past piles or containers, and a couple of high concrete tipping areas where haulers compact material. Expect to stop at a scale or booth area to check in and then pull up to a bay or container to unload; this is more of a quick in-and-out than a leisurely sort. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so there may be a short wait at the entrance. Vehicles with trailers or larger pickups are common, so give yourself space to maneuver and watch for heavy equipment moving around.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps before leaving home so nothing blows out while driving and unloading is simpler.
- Bring gloves, a broom, and a basic hand truck or dolly for hauling heavy or awkward items to the tipping area.
- Try to visit on a weekday morning or midweek if possible; weekends and spring cleanup times are when waits get longest.
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