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Buckland Transfer Station on Bailey Road in the Shelburne Falls/Ashfield area is where locals drop off household trash and recyclables when a trip to a distant landfill isn't worth the drive. It's a transfer station, so loads get compacted there and then trucked off-site. Expect to see a mix of residents and small trucks on any given day.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and keep an eye out for a scale - many transfer stations use weight-based fees, so stopping to be weighed is common. The main area is an open tipping floor with compacting equipment and transfer trucks; it looks more industrial than tidy. Recycling containers and bulky-item drop spots tend to be near the tipping area, so pre-sorting makes the visit quicker. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, often have lines and a bit of waiting.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables, metals and trash at home before getting there so unloading is a single, quick pass.
- Secure loose items and use a tarp for light debris; wind and the tipping process can scatter stuff if it isn't tied down.
- Try for an early arrival on a weekend morning or pick a weekday if possible-the site gets noticeably busier during spring and holiday cleanups.
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