Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Riverside Station Parking is the neighborhood drop-off spot in Auburndale for Newton residents getting rid of household junk and bags. Mostly used by people hauling small truckloads, car trunks, or a few boxes from a quick cleanup. It's the kind of local facility that sees a steady stream of neighbors rather than commercial haulers.
Drive in off Grove Street and look for a small entry point or booth area where folks usually pull up to check in before going further into the yard. The lot feels like a working municipal site-concrete pads, piles or containers, and places to pull close to a container or chute to unload. There is often a scale or drop-off sequence at facilities like this, so plan for a brief stop to be processed before leaving. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to be busier with lines forming at the entrance.
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