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Small neighborhood transfer station that locals use when hauling household trash or clearing out a car trunk. Located in Queens, it handles loads that get compacted and sent off to a landfill elsewhere. Good option if not wanting to drive out to an upstate dump.
There’s a booth at the entrance where vehicles pause briefly before moving on; expect to stop there and again on the scale. The site is industrial - big concrete bays, a compactor building, and tractor-trailers coming and going. Pull up slowly and follow the flow of other cars and trucks; staff direct traffic but do not hang around your vehicle. Weekends see the longest lines, especially during spring cleanups and holidays.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring something to cover loose loads - wind can blow debris on the drive in and out.
- Have ID and any paperwork handy since transfers often use weight-based charging and you’ll need to stop at the scale.
- Avoid midmorning weekend rushes if possible; weekday mornings tend to move quicker.
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