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Small-town dump serving Otis residents for household cleanouts and regular trash drops. Set on a rural stretch of W Center Road, it’s the kind of place locals use when the curbside pickup won’t do.
There’s typically an entrance booth and a scale, so plan to pull up, speak with the attendant at the booth, and drive across the scale if directed. The site looks like a working yard-piles, containers, and a few lanes for different drop-offs-so watch for trucks and uneven ground. Recycling in Massachusetts usually requires materials to be separated, so expect separate bins or areas for recyclables versus general trash. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busiest, with lines forming at the entrance.
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Before You Go
- Bring proof of residency or town permit if required - small dumps often check credentials at the booth.
- Sort recyclables, metal, and bulky items ahead of time; having things separated speeds unloading and avoids back-and-forth trips.
- Secure loose material with tarps or tie-downs and use a helper for heavy items; surfaces can be gravelly and forklifts or trucks may be moving around.
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