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A small transfer station used by Acton residents to drop off household trash that gets compacted and trucked out to a landfill. It’s the kind of place people from town use instead of driving to a distant landfill, especially for routine loads and seasonal cleanups.
The site feels like a working yard rather than a park - an entrance booth and a pullover area are common features, and there’s usually a scale nearby so trucks can be weighed. Pull up to the booth or posted area to check in, then follow the flow to the compactor or drop-off bays; signs and staff direction typically show where to go. Expect piles of bags, bulky items, and roll-off containers, with recycling bins often grouped off to one side. Winter can make the access road and yards slick, and weekends get busier during spring cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Bring any town permit, sticker, or ID that proves residency-many town-run stations require it for entry.
- Load and secure materials so unloading is quick; staff and space are limited and long stays slow the line.
- Avoid mid-morning weekends in spring and summer when local cleanup traffic peaks; if it’s icy, bring ice traction aids or a shovel for quick clearing.
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