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Hinsdale Transfer Station is the small-town transfer station on Longview Ave that locals use to drop off household loads. The site compacts trash and then trucks it out to a landfill, so it’s more convenient than driving to a distant dump. Mostly residential traffic rather than big commercial trucks on a regular weekday.
Expect the usual transfer-station setup: an entrance lane with a booth/scale area, a concrete tipping floor, and larger trucks coming and going. Pull up to the booth area first, then follow the traffic lanes to the appropriate bay or recycling containers. The place looks functional - bins, compactors and a bit of heavy equipment noise - and piles can change depending on recent hauls. Weekends and spring cleanup season tend to be the busiest, with lines and slower movement through the site.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and trash in the driveway beforehand so unloading at the site goes faster.
- Secure loose materials with a tarp or straps; windy days scatter debris and create extra work.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible - midweek or late afternoons usually move quicker and have shorter lines.
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