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ScotTransfer Station Landfill is the small transfer station on Harmon Avenue that Columbus residents use when a trip to a distant landfill isn't practical. Locals drop off household trash, yard waste, and larger items here so trucks can compact and haul everything out to a regional landfill. It's the kind of place weekend DIYers and folks doing spring cleanouts end up at.
The site looks industrial - a few lanes leading to an entrance booth, a scale, and large bays where trucks compact loads before they leave. Pull up to the booth first to get directed into a lane, then drive slowly onto the scale so your vehicle can be weighed. After weighing, follow the lane signs toward the drop area; spaces can feel tight if several pickups are unloading at once. Weekends are noticeably busier, and there’s usually a line of vehicles waiting to get through the gate into the unloading zone.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie down loose items before arriving; wind and traffic in the drop zone can shift loads easily.
- Unload the heaviest items first and keep smaller things in the truck until the big pieces are out-that makes the process faster and less awkward in a crowded bay.
- Bring gloves, closed-toe shoes, and a flashlight if arriving near dusk; the ground can be uneven and the lighting is functional but not bright.
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