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North Station is a municipal waste drop-off spot in the heart of Boston, used by neighborhood residents and small haulers. The facility sits at 135 Causeway St and handles routine community disposal needs rather than industrial volume.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly - there’s usually a checkpoint and places to queue. The site is fairly compact for an urban facility: paved drives, a weigh scale and concrete bays or roll-off areas for different materials. Recycling and trash areas are separated, and signs will point to the various drop points; expect to walk a short distance from vehicle to container. Busy times, especially weekend mornings and spring cleanup, often have lines and slower turnover.
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Before You Go
- Have proof of residency or ID handy - urban drop-offs commonly require it at the booth.
- Sort recyclables and trash ahead of time; Massachusetts tends to require separated streams and has lists of banned items.
- Bring tarps and secure loose items in the truck bed; the site is tight and small items can blow or get lost while unloading.
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