Fairbury Transfer Station

Fairbury Transfer Station is a small local transfer station just off 566th Avenue that people from Fairbury and nearby farms use when a trip to a distant landfill isn't convenient. It compacts loads here and trucks them out to a landfill elsewhere, so drop-offs are usually quicker than a long haul. Neighbors, landscapers and small contractors swing by with household cleanups, brush and other loads.

Pull up to an entrance booth for check-in and then follow the traffic flow toward the unloading area; the site is organized for drive-up drop-offs. There’s often a scale on site and charges can be by weight, so be prepared for a second stop on the way out. The place looks like a working yard-concrete pads, compacting equipment, and a few recycling bins or collection points are commonly nearby. Weekends and spring cleanup season can have lines, so expect a little wait at busy times.