Waste Management - Mercer County Transfer Station

This is the Mercer County transfer station on N Olden Ave in Ewing Township, used by residents and small haulers who need a closer place to drop trash than a distant landfill. The site compacts local loads and ships them off to a landfill, so it’s busier during neighborhood cleanups and weekends. Expect a working, utilitarian spot rather than a tidy public park.

Drive up to an entrance booth/scale area where vehicles are weighed - the scale is usually crossed twice, in and out. There’s a lane to pull up for check-in and then directions to where loads are emptied; big compactors and transfer trailers dominate the yard. Trucks, pickups, and trailers are common, so maneuvering can be tight; watch for backing vehicles and concrete ramps. Lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so bring patience and plan for a short wait.