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Old Orchard Beach Transfer is the small-town transfer station on Dirigo Drive where local residents drop off household refuse before it gets compacted and trucked out to a landfill. Neighbors from around Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns use it when hauling stuff that won’t fit in curbside bins.
Think of a working, no-frills municipal site rather than a commercial drop-off. At a transfer station like this there’s typically an entry lane with a booth or attendant area and places to pull up close to the compactor or drop-off bays; expect to stop, show ID if required by the town, and then move through in lanes. The site will likely be open paved areas with containers and heavy equipment visible, and in winter the yard can get icy or snowpacked so vehicles move slower. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan extra time if hauling a larger load.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads before driving in - tarps and tie-downs save a lot of unloading time and keep the yard cleaner.
- Separate bulky items and recyclables before getting to the scales/booth so the stop-and-drop goes faster.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mid-mornings or early spring cleanup days if possible; the lane into the site can back up.
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