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Methuen Transfer Station on Huntington Ave is where locals drop off household trash to be compacted and sent off to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors and small haulers tend to use it when they don’t want to drive out to a distant landfill.
The site has an industrial feel-big trucks and roll-off containers are visible and the lot is arranged for both cars and larger vehicles. Like other transfer stations, there’s typically a booth/scale area where vehicles pause to be weighed and then directed where to pull up and unload. Lines form at peak times, so be ready for a short wait, especially on weekends and during spring cleanup. Secure loose items with a tarp or straps before entering, since wind and passing trucks can scatter light debris.
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Before You Go
- Separate bulky items from regular trash in the driveway so unloading goes faster once it’s your turn.
- Try for midweek or late-afternoon visits if possible; weekends and early mornings are often the busiest.
- When hauling a trailer or big load, bring a spotter and make sure everything is tied down-the lanes can be tight and maneuvering off the street is easier with help.
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