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South Station at 700 Atlantic Ave in Boston is the local place people use when trash or bulky items won't fit in the regular curbside pickup. Locals, small contractors, and anyone doing a home cleanout come here to drop off larger loads. It's a working, industrial-feeling site rather than a tidy public space.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop; many vehicles cross a scale so there can be a second stop on the way out. The lot is concrete and industrial - roll-off containers, compactors, and piles of material are common sights. Follow the traffic flow and have items ready to unload so the visit doesn't take longer than it needs to. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan accordingly.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items with a tarp or straps; city wind can scatter lightweight stuff from an open truck bed.
- Load the vehicle with heavy pieces accessible first so unloading goes faster once directed where to drop things.
- Try to go outside weekend mornings if possible-those are the busiest times and backups are frequent during spring cleanup.
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