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North Sea Transfer Station is the local transfer station in Southampton where residents drop off household trash to be compacted and hauled to a landfill. People from town and nearby areas use it when a trip to a distant landfill isn’t practical. It’s a working, no-frills place-not a recycling center showroom, but it gets the job done.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be ready to wait your turn when it’s busy; weekends and spring cleanup days usually have lines. A scale and weigh station are typically on the route in or out, so expect to stop there as part of the process. The tipping area has large concrete bunkers and compactors; signs and arrows guide traffic flow, and recycling or metal drop-off spots are often off to one side. Wear practical clothes-it’s an industrial yard with trucks, dust, and a lot of activity.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items and tie down tarps before arriving to prevent debris from blowing out during the short drive through the yard.
- Bring ID or proof of residency if required by the town; many transfer stations check residency even though specific rules vary.
- Avoid peak times if possible-weekend mornings and spring cleanup weekends fill up fast, so a weekday midday visit will usually be quicker.
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