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Small, down-to-earth transfer station serving Campton and the surrounding eastern Kentucky hollows. Locals and folks hauling weekend cleanups use it because trash gets compacted here and then trucked out to a landfill elsewhere. It sits on Quillen Chapel Road, easy to spot if driving toward town.
Pull up to a small entrance area with a booth and a drive lane; there’s usually a place to stop and give your vehicle info before moving on. The tipping area is a concrete pad with a big compactor or roll-off pits where loads are dropped and crushed for transport. The place looks practical rather than pretty-gravel yards, heavy equipment, and piles that change over time. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to have a line, so plan for a short wait if it’s busy.
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Before You Go
- Secure any loose trash or tie down tarps so nothing blows out while driving on the mountain roads.
- Bring a broom or gloves for small cleanups in the bed of a truck; the pad can be dusty or muddy depending on weather.
- If hauling large items, use a trailer or a truck with good clearance-rocky entrances and uneven surfaces are common in this area.
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