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Cibola County Transfer Station on NM-568 in Milan is the local transfer station where county trash is compacted and later trucked out to a landfill. Residents and small haulers use it as a nearer option than driving all the way to a distant landfill. It’s the practical spot most people hit for household cleanouts and pickup loads.
There’s a small entrance booth and a scale-expect to stop at the booth and cross the scale as part of the process. Wide lanes lead to a large concrete tipping area with open containers and compacting equipment; trucks come and go hauling the compacted loads away. The place is noisy and dusty at times, especially when the compactor is running or trailers are being emptied. Lines form on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so a short wait is common.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp and tie-downs - loose material can blow around when containers are emptied or trucks pass.
- Load things so they can be tipped or pulled out quickly; having bulky items accessible makes unloading faster.
- Try weekdays if possible; weekends and spring cleanup draw the biggest lines and longer waits.
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