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Small, working transfer station in Maple where residents drop off household trash and smaller loads that get compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Locals use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn't worth the trip. It feels like a practical, no-frills place-meant for quick drop-offs rather than long visits.
Pull up to an entrance booth or gate and be ready to stop for a quick exchange before moving into the site. A scale is usually on site so expect to drive across it at least once; charges are commonly based on weight. There will be a few concrete tipping areas and compacting equipment visible, with recycling containers and drop-off points somewhere near the main traffic flow. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so the yard can look busy and full of trucks at times.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose materials so nothing blows out while driving to and from the site.
- Have registration or a photo ID handy for quicker processing at the entrance booth or scale.
- Separate obvious recyclables and keep electronics/hazardous items separate-North Carolina has specific rules for those, so don’t assume they belong in the general trash pile.
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