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Small town transfer station used by Winchester residents for dropping off household trash and recyclables. Short drives here from most parts of town make it a handy alternative to driving out to a distant landfill.
A single entrance with a staffed booth and a scale a short way in; plan to stop at each. The tipping floor and compactor are visible from the drive-up lanes, and the recycling collection bins sit off to the right past the booth. Vehicles pull up to clearly marked lanes for different types of loads, then move on once the load is compacted and loaded into larger trucks. Spring weekends and public clean-up days can create lines, so expect some wait time during busy periods.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and common household items beforehand - Massachusetts is strict about separation and many items are banned from regular trash.
- Bring items to the vehicle in manageable sizes; the transfer floor and hopper area can be awkward for bulky mattresses or furniture.
- Try to avoid peak times like weekend mornings in spring and early summer to cut down on waiting in line.
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