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Small transfer station serving Buxton residents and people from nearby parts of Hatteras Island. People drop off household trash and recyclables here instead of driving all the way to a distant landfill. It’s the kind of place locals use when cleaning out a shed or hauling a full pickup load.
A single entrance with a staffed booth where vehicles check in, then a short drive onto the pad to unload into large compactor bays or roll-off containers. There’s a scale nearby so trucks and trailers are weighed before or after unloading, and big transfer trucks come through regularly to haul compacted loads away. The site is mostly pavement with concrete bays, a few islands of signage, and the usual smell and dust of a working transfer station.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps and tie-downs-loose loads can be a nuisance and often need securing before entry.
- Backing a trailer is easier if someone can spot from the passenger side; bays are deep and visibility is limited.
- Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy; arrive early if hauling a large load to avoid long lines.
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