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Gastonia Transfer Station on Lowell Road is the local spot where household loads get compacted and sent off to a landfill. Neighbors dropping off junk, yard debris, or recycling-type items use it because it’s closer than driving all the way to a distant landfill.
The site has an entrance booth and a drive-up flow where vehicles pull in, stop to be weighed, and then move to the tipping area; expect to cross the scale both coming and going since charges are by weight. There are large concrete bunkers and compactors visible from the drive, with piles and roll-off containers for different material types. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so be prepared for a short wait and for staff to direct traffic from the booth area.
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Before You Go
- Sort items in the truck or trailer ahead of time - keeping trash, recyclables, and bulky items separated speeds unloading and keeps people behind you happy.
- Secure loose material with a tarp or tie-downs; wind and passing vehicles can make unsecured loads a headache and a safety issue.
- North Carolina has special rules for electronics and hazardous household items; check Gaston County or city guidance beforehand so those things aren’t accidentally brought without knowing how they must be handled.
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