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Small-city transfer station tucked on Yonkers Ave., used mostly by local residents and small haulers who don't want to drive out to a distant landfill. It's the kind of place people swing by with carloads or small trailers rather than big commercial rigs. Expect a working, no-frills spot where trash is compacted and then hauled off-site.
Drive up to a staffed entrance booth and be prepared to slow down; there’s typically a scale so vehicles are weighed on the way in or out. Vehicles pull forward into lanes that lead to the tipping area, where trash is dumped into a pit and large loaders compact it. The yard looks industrial - concrete pads, bays, and heavy equipment moving material around - with recycling or drop-off bins usually set to one side of the main area. Weekends and spring-cleanup times can get backed up, so lines are common then.
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Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted the way a transfer station expects: keep recyclables separate from general trash to speed up your visit.
- Use a smaller vehicle or unladen trailer if possible; maneuvering space can be tight and backing up big rigs is slower.
- Plan on waiting during peak times (weekends, early spring) - arriving midweek or mid-morning often moves faster.
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