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A practical recycling center in Hindman that locals use to keep cardboard, paper, plastics, glass and metals out of the landfill. Small-town setup-people dropping off household recyclables and folks with trailers on cleanup days use it most.
A scale and an entrance booth are visible as vehicles come in; most transfer stations run traffic through that way, so plan to stop twice if there's weighing. Recycling bins are usually grouped to one side of the site on concrete pads, with room for a car or small trailer to pull up and unload. The site looks like a working yard-driveways, piles, and machinery in the back-so move slowly and watch for other vehicles. Weekends and spring cleanup bring a line, while weekdays tend to be quieter.
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Before You Go
- Bring items sorted by type if possible-paper/cardboard separate from plastic and glass makes unloading faster.
- Use a small tarp or box to keep loose items contained; it speeds unloading and keeps the load from blowing around.
- Expect limited nearby services in the eastern Kentucky hills; plan the trip with a full load rather than multiple short runs.
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