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Perth Amboy Transfer Station is where local household and small commercial loads get compacted and sent off to a landfill. People from town and nearby municipalities use it when hauling refuse is easier than a long drive to a landfill.
There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale area where vehicles stop before and after unloading, since these stations commonly charge by weight. Drive up, check in at the booth, then follow signs or attendants toward the tipping floor or compacting area-trucks and machinery make the place feel industrial. Recycling or drop-off bins are often set off to one side of the main driveway. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, so lines and waiting are normal.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Separate containers and loose items in the truck bed or trailer so unloading is quicker-have straps and a tarp ready to cover the load if needed.
- Expect noise and diesel truck traffic; keep kids and pets secured in the vehicle and stay clear of active equipment.
- Bring a buddy for heavy or awkward items and be prepared to back into or pull through the scale area as directed.
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