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Small town transfer station on Austin Road that most Mechanic Falls residents use instead of driving to a distant landfill. It handles residential loads that get compacted and hauled off-site, so trips are usually short and practical. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than anything fancy.
Drive in from Austin Rd and pull up to the small entrance booth first, then follow staff or signs to the drop-off area and compactor. The site is compact - a few bays or containers and a big compactor truck area - with piles that change depending on the day. Winter can make the access road and parking area slippery or muddy, so moves are slower in cold weather. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have lines, so there can be a wait before getting to the booth.
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Before You Go
- Have your registration or town ID ready in the vehicle so the stop at the booth goes quickly.
- Bring something to secure loose loads - tarps and tie-downs - because wind and travel can shift things on the way in.
- Plan for slower traffic in winter or on busy weekend mornings; parking and maneuvering space is limited, so back-in room can be tight.
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