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A neighborhood transfer station where Lafayette residents drop off household loads instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Mostly used by people with pickup beds, trailers, or small truckloads who want something closer than a long haul to the landfill.
There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale to cross on the way in and again on the way out, since charges are commonly by weight at transfer stations. Pull up to the booth, they’ll direct where to unload, and the site itself is mostly concrete bays and compactors with trucks coming and going. The yard can feel busy and dusty on dry days and sloppy after heavy rain; in this part of Louisiana most facilities plan for wet weather and hurricane season so expect some extra cleanup or temporary closures if storms are nearby.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps or tie-downs for loose debris-high-moisture loads can shift and hold water, which makes things heavier and messier.
- Arrive prepared to back into a bay or drive up to a compactor; having someone to help spot makes it faster and safer.
- Avoid weekend midday times if possible; spring cleanup and weekends tend to be the busiest and lines build up quickly.
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