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Small-town transfer station where locals drop off household trash to be compacted and hauled out. People from Boonville and nearby rural areas use it when hauling a load is easier than a long drive to a landfill. It’s the sort of place that’s practical rather than pretty.
A simple entrance with a small booth or gate where vehicles line up to be checked before heading in. Expect a paved drive, a few compactors or a tipping area, and piles of material in the back - not landscaped, just functional. Pull up slowly and be prepared to back a truck or trailer toward a drop-off pit or compactor; traffic often funnels in a single lane. Transfer stations commonly charge by weight, so there may be a scale stop as you enter or leave.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and cover loads so nothing blows out while waiting in line or driving in; it gets windy at the entrance.
- Have the vehicle set up to back straight to a drop-off - that saves time and keeps the line moving.
- Plan for a wait on weekends and during spring cleanup; midweek visits are usually quicker.
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