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Chester Transfer Station on Emery Street is the small, no‑frills place Chester folks use to drop off bigger loads without driving to a distant landfill. It’s a transfer station - material is compacted here and then trucked out to a landfill elsewhere. Handy for yard cleanups and contractor drop-offs.
Drive up to a modest entrance booth where fees and any paperwork are handled; those details vary by town. A scale is often near the entrance and the yard has large bins and a compactor area where loads are tipped and prepared for hauling. Expect trucks coming and going, some dust and the usual smells of a working facility, and lines on weekends or during spring cleanup. The place looks industrial rather than polished - bring sturdy shoes and be prepared for a practical, working site.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose items in the back of pickups so nothing blows out on the drive or at the site.
- Have proof of residency or a town permit handy; small stations commonly check that at the booth.
- Avoid weekend mid‑mornings and major cleanup weekends if possible - weekday afternoons usually move faster.
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