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Douglas County Transfer Station on Dump Rd in Gardnerville is the local transfer station most neighbors use when a trip to the landfill would be too far. Vehicles come in to a small entrance with a booth and scale, then loads are compacted and trucked out to a landfill. Folks drop off everything from garage cleanouts to yard debris and contractor loads here.
Expect a utilitarian yard with concrete bays, big trucks and compactors or large containers; it doesn’t look fancy. There’s an entrance booth and a scale-most transfer stations charge by weight, so plan for a second stop on the way out. Follow the vehicle flow to the tipping area or bay to unload, then move on to any recycling or drop-off bins if they’re available. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, so lines and short delays are common.
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Before You Go
- Tie down and cover loads well; loose branches or trash can spill and slow everyone down.
- Bring gloves, eye protection and sturdy shoes-unloading can be dusty and there are often sharp bits.
- Bring a helper for heavy or awkward items; the drop-off area can be awkward and lifting alone is harder than it looks.
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