Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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(405) 377-3880Small transfer station tucked on North Lulella that local residents and small haulers use when driving to a distant landfill isn’t practical. It’s where loads get compacted and sent out on bigger trucks, so neighbors drop off household junk, yard debris and construction bits here rather than making a longer trip.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-over scale, so plan to stop at least twice - in and out - since charges are typically by weight. Vehicles pull up to a tipping area or bays where material is unloaded, and large compactor trucks move material into haul trailers. The yard is industrial-looking: concrete pads, metal chutes, and big roll-up doors, with semi-trucks coming and going. Expect some lineups on weekends and especially after severe-weather events when debris collections spike.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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