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Henson Transfer Station in Poplar Bluff is the local transfer station where residents bring household trash to be compacted and loaded onto larger trucks bound for a landfill. Folks who live in the area use it when hauling loads that are too big for curbside pickup or when skipping a long drive to a distant landfill.
The site looks like a small industrial lot with an entrance booth and a drive-up area where vehicles line up. Drivers usually pull up to the booth first, then proceed to a tipping area or compactor; there’s often a scale near the entrance so vehicles stop twice if they’re charged by weight. Recycling or drop-off bins are commonly placed off to one side, and the whole place can get busy on weekends and during spring cleanup. Expect to follow attendants’ directions for where to dump and how to exit the property.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted by type if possible; it makes unloading quicker and keeps the line moving.
- Load pickups and trailers so material can be dumped without moving heavy items by hand-angling the tailgate or using a ramp helps.
- Plan for a wait on Saturdays and during seasonal cleanups; arriving earlier in the day usually shortens the line.
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