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Small transfer station used by Scituate residents for dropping off household trash and recyclables. Located on Driftway, it’s the local spot people use instead of driving out to a distant landfill. Expect a practical, working site rather than anything fancy.
Pull up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly; many transfer stations have a scale and a weigh-in/ weigh-out routine. The site looks industrial - compactors, roll-off containers and a paved drive where trucks move around, so follow traffic flow and signage. Recycling containers and drop-off points are clustered rather than spread out, and weekends or spring cleanup days can have a line. Bring items already separated if possible since Massachusetts has strict recycling rules and many places expect materials sorted.
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Before You Go
- Have proof of residency or a town sticker ready and visible - resident verification is commonly requested at local stations.
- Avoid weekend mid-mornings if possible; weekdays or late afternoons are usually quicker.
- Load items so they’re easy to lift and hand off, and bring gloves and a tarp - it’s a working yard and things can be dusty or muddy.
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