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Wellington Transfer Landfill sits just off SW Rd in Wellington and is used by local residents and haulers who don't want to drive out to the bigger regional landfills. It's a transfer station where trash gets compacted and then hauled out to a distant landfill. Folks from surrounding farms and neighborhoods come here when they have loads too big for curbside pickup.
Drive up a short access road to a small entrance booth and a scale - trucks usually stop to be weighed so allow a minute for that. There’s a paved pull-in area with a concrete tipping pad and large compacting equipment visible beyond the drop point, and transfer trailers are parked nearby. Loads are emptied into the pit or hopper rather than directly buried, and big trucks come and go hauling the compacted material away. Lines can form at busy times, so expect a short wait if multiple vehicles are there.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose trash and cover loads with a tarp before leaving the property to avoid debris on the way in.
- Bring gloves and a sturdy shovel for breaking down bulky items; items often need to be unloaded and arranged before tipping.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings and spring cleanup days if possible-those are when traffic and waits increase.
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