Lane County Transfer Station

Lane County Transfer Station in Cottage Grove is the local spot where residents drop off household trash and recyclables before it gets loaded onto larger trucks. Neighbors use it when driving to a distant landfill isn't practical, or when there's a bigger load than curbside pickup can handle.

Drive up to an entrance booth where traffic is directed; there’s usually a scale you’ll cross on the way in or out and weight-based charges are common at transfer stations. Pull-ups for unloading are on a concrete pad with large roll-off containers and compactors visible from the access road. Recycling bins are often grouped near the side of the site, and weekend lines can form during yard cleanups or spring. The whole place looks industrial-piles, heavy equipment, and trucks moving through-so take it slow when maneuvering.