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Solid Waste Facility in Wauseon is the local place people drive to for household trash, recycling and yard debris, located at 9306 Co Rd 14. Neighbors and small haulers use it when cleaning out a garage or hauling brush from the yard.
The site has a rural, no-frills feel - a single entrance lane with a small booth and a scale is typical at facilities like this, so cars stop briefly before going in. Drop-off areas and large containers are spread out across gravel and paved sections, with piles or bays for different material types. Vehicles back up to containers or drive into open bays to unload, so having things sorted beforehand speeds the process. Weekends and spring cleanup days get noticeably busier, so expect some waiting during peak times.
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Before You Go
- Sort items at home into piles (metal, brush, recyclables, general trash) so unloading is faster and less confusing once on site.
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps before coming in; loose debris can blow out and creates extra work for everyone.
- Bring gloves, a tarp or a shovel for stubborn loads, and plan for a short line if going on a weekend morning or during spring cleanup.
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