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Small-town transfer station a few minutes off Route 2 in Hermon, used mostly by local residents dropping off household trash and recyclables. It’s the kind of place people swing by for weekend cleanup or when the town curbside isn’t an option. Expect a no-frills, practical spot where trash gets compacted and sent elsewhere.
Drive up to an entrance booth and stop there first - there’s a clear path in and out, with a scale usually before the compacting area so vehicles pass twice. The site is open-air with large compactors and roll-off bays, and recycling bins typically sit to one side near the entrance. Lines form on warm weekends and during spring work days, so plan for a short wait if it’s busy. Snow and ice can make the access road and drop areas slippery in winter, and lots of people bring trailers or pickup loads.
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Before You Go
- Bring gloves and a tarp for loose debris; it’s dusty and windy near the compactors so things can blow around.
- Backing into the drop area is often easier than pulling straight through - watch where other vehicles are staged so there’s room to maneuver.
- Sort materials at home as much as possible; having trash separate from recyclables and bulky items speeds things up when it’s your turn.
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