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 →Small-town transfer station used by Ivanhoe residents to drop off household trash and recyclables before it gets trucked out to a larger landfill. The place sees a mix of pickups, trailers, and the occasional small box truck. Locals swing by for regular loads or bigger cleanups when driving to a distant landfill isn’t worth it.
A single entrance with an attendant booth sits near the front; pull up to the booth first for directions. After that, there’s typically a short drive over a scale and a few bays where trucks and dumpsters are emptied and compacted. The site feels utilitarian-concrete pads, a couple of roll-off containers, and a compacting area where larger loads get processed. Winters here affect operations, so expect snow-cleared lanes and possibly indoor drop-off for some materials during the cold months.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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