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A local transfer station in Owensboro where household and small commercial loads get compacted and loaded onto larger trucks to head to a landfill. People who don't want to drive all the way out to a distant landfill use this place to drop off bags, bulky items, and other regular trash loads.
Expect a simple paved entrance with an attendant booth and a scale-drivers typically stop at the booth to let staff know what they're bringing, then pull onto the scale. After that, vehicles are guided to a pit or tipping area where loads are emptied and compactors do the rest; it looks industrial, with large trucks and piles of compacted material. Traffic piles up on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanups, so lines and a bit of waiting are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and cover loads so debris doesn't blow out while waiting in line or driving through the site.
- Bring help or be prepared to back a trailer up to a tipping area; some spaces are tight and maneuvering is easier with a second person guiding.
- Sort obvious recyclables and bulky items at home if possible-it speeds the process and can save time once at the station.
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