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Folkstone Transfer Station is the local transfer point on NC-172 near Hubert/Holly Ridge where residents drop off household and yard trash. The facility compacts loads and trucks them out to a landfill elsewhere, so it’s mostly used by people who don’t want to drive all the way to a distant landfill.
As you pull in there’s usually a small entrance booth and a scale to cross, so plan for a short stop before and after unloading since many transfer stations charge by weight. Drive up toward the concrete bays or compactor area to unload - expect other cars, pickup trucks and occasional trailers to be circling or lining up. The place looks industrial: concrete pads, big open containers and piles of compacted material, and weekends or spring-cleanup times often bring a line of vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Keep loose items covered or bagged so nothing blows out when getting in and out of the truck; wind and dust are common on the yard.
- Unload strategically: put bulky items out first, then smaller bags, so the drop-off goes faster and fewer trips back into the vehicle are needed.
- If the line is long, watch how traffic is routed and follow the flow-pull forward when directed so everyone can unload and get through quicker.
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