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Lima Transfer Station is the local transfer station on Buckeye Road used by residents and small haulers who don't want to drive out to a distant landfill. It’s the place where household and commercial trash gets compacted and loaded onto trucks bound for a landfill elsewhere. Expect a working, industrial feeling rather than anything pretty.
Pull into a gated entrance with a small office or booth where vehicles are checked before entry; there’s usually a short line at peak times. Vehicles are directed to a weigh scale and then to drop-off bays or a tipping floor with large concrete walls and compacting equipment. The site looks like a typical transfer station - big piles, heavy trucks, and open concrete areas - so plan for dust and noise. Traffic can back up during weekend cleanups or spring yard-waste season, which makes the drive-through slower than during weekday mornings.
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Before You Go
- Have contents loosely organized so unloading goes faster - bulky items first, loose trash toward the end to avoid spills.
- Allow extra time on weekends and during seasonal cleanups; lines and wait times can increase noticeably.
- Drive cautiously inside the yard, keep windows up if it’s dusty, and secure any loose items on trailers before entering.
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