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A small town transfer station used mostly by Harvard residents bringing household trash, recyclables, and bulky items. Short drives and pick-ups from nearby towns happen too, especially on weekends when the place gets busy.
A single-lane entrance with a small booth and a scale you’ll pass through; stop at the booth first and then follow signs to the drop-off areas. The site is a working yard - compactors, open bays and piles of sorted material are visible from the lanes. Recycling containers are typically grouped to one side near the entrance, while trash and bulky drop-offs are in the back where trucks load and go. Expect traffic at popular times, and be ready to back up or maneuver around other vehicles and trailers.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted by type - Massachusetts programs often require separation, so having recyclables, metal, and trash separated saves time.
- Secure loose material and tarps on trucks or trailers; winds and bounces are common in an open yard.
- Plan to arrive earlier in the day or midweek if possible - weekends and spring cleanup periods tend to queue up cars and slow the process.
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