Republic Services Dump & Transfer Station

Republic Services Dump & Transfer Station in Elyria is the local transfer station where residential and small commercial loads get compacted and sent on to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors drop off everything from bagged household trash to yard cleanups when they don’t want to make the long drive to a landfill.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s usually a scale so charges are weight-based, meaning a second stop on the way out is common. Pull-ups are straightforward - a drive lane leads toward the tipping floor and compactors, with recycling or roll-off bins typically positioned off to one side. The site is industrial-looking: concrete pads, large metal doors, and compacting equipment visible from the vehicle lane. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect a bit of waiting when it’s busy.