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A neighborhood drop-off for household and small commercial loads on Varick Avenue in Brooklyn. Locals and landscapers alike use it for getting rid of bulky stuff that won’t fit at curbside. The site sits on an industrial block, so expect truck traffic and a gritty, working-lot feel.
Drive up to the entrance where there’s usually a small booth or gate area to check in before pulling onto the lot. Vehicles typically pass over a scale and are weighed, so there’s a stop both coming in and going out. The lot is mostly open pavement with piles, containers, and a couple of bays or skips; recycling containers are often grouped to one side. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there can be a wait if several trucks are ahead.
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Before You Go
- Bring straps or a tarp for loose items; wind can make hauling open loads messy.
- Back a trailer in if possible so dumping is quicker-manoeuvring in the lot is tighter than it looks.
- Avoid peak weekend times if loading ability is limited; weekday mornings are usually less crowded.
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