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A small-town transfer station where local residents drop off household junk and smaller loads that get compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Located just off US-95A in Yerington, it’s the place folks use when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t practical. The site mainly handles vehicle-delivered loads rather than commercial roll-offs.
There’s a single entrance with an attendant booth and a scale nearby, so plan for a short stop to be directed where to pull up. Vehicles usually drive up to a tipping area or compactor pad; expect to unload near a concrete bay or open pit rather than a neat row of bins. Recycling or specific drop-off containers are often clustered to one side past the main traffic flow. Lines build on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so waits are common at busy times.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and tarp loads before getting out of the truck-wind and passing traffic can make things messy.
- Have the vehicle positioned so heavy items can be offloaded without dragging them across pavement; a helper or dolly speeds things up.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves; the ground can be uneven and there’s often broken glass or metal around the drop areas.
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