Joplin Transfer Station

Joplin Transfer Station is the local transfer station on West 7th Street that residents and small haulers use to drop off household and construction debris for compacting and shipment to a landfill. It handles short-term drop-offs rather than long-term disposal, so expect vehicle traffic and big trucks coming and going.

Drive up to an entrance booth/scale area where loads are typically weighed and charged by weight, so there’s a short stop at both entry and exit. Past the booth are large tipping areas with concrete walls and heavy equipment that compacts material into larger transport trucks. The site looks industrial - lots of concrete, metal containers and the occasional roll-off truck; it can be noisy and dusty. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there may be a wait if several vehicles are ahead.