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Metropolitan Transfer Station on Halleck Street in the Bronx is a city transfer station where household refuse and commercial loads are compacted and then trucked out to a landfill. Neighbors and small haulers use it when they need to drop off loads without driving out to a distant dump.
Pull up to a gated entrance with a small booth and a lane for cars and larger trucks; traffic can be busy, so be ready to wait your turn. The yard looks industrial-concrete pads, large roll-off containers, compactors and frequent tractor-trailers coming and going. Drivers usually pull forward to an unloading area and then back out to leave; watch signage and any directional cones. Expect noise, diesel smell and a working-site feel rather than anything polished.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose items before arriving so nothing blows out during transport or unloading.
- Keep a safe distance from trucks and machinery; stay in your vehicle unless directed otherwise and wear sturdy shoes if stepping out.
- Avoid weekend and spring-cleanup peak times if possible, since lines and wait times are noticeably longer then.
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