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A local transfer station where household and small commercial loads are compacted and then hauled off to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors use it when hauling things is easier than driving all the way to a distant dump.
Drive up Howard Bush Drive and follow the lane to a small entrance booth and a scale area; transfer stations typically take in loads, compact them, and load them onto larger trucks. There will be a short drive-in area for dropping materials and larger open bays or pits where trucks do the compacting. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so there can be a bit of waiting before getting to the drop point. The site looks industrial - concrete pads, compactors, and fenced perimeters are common at facilities like this.
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Before You Go
- Load the vehicle so the heaviest and bulkiest items are easy to get out first; it makes the unload quicker and keeps traffic moving.
- Bring straps or a tarp to secure loose stuff during the drive; wind can be an issue on open approaches.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or spring cleanup weekends if possible to skip long lines.
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