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Transfer Station
Abington Transfer Station
915 Fitzwatertown Rd, Glenside, PA 19038
A working transfer station in Glenside where local residents and small haulers drop off household trash and recyclables for consolidation. It’s the kind of place people use when they don’t want to drive out to a distant landfill.
The site is typical of transfer stations: an entrance booth to check in and a driving lane to pull up, followed by a tipping floor where material is dumped and compacted into larger trucks. There’s usually a scale, so fees are commonly assessed by weight and expect a stop on the way out. The yard is industrial - concrete ramps, dumpsters or bays, and large compactors or transfer trailers visible across the lot. Weekends and spring cleanup days tend to be noticeably busier, with lines forming at the booth and slower traffic through the tipping area.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Keep loads covered or tied down; loose debris can blow out during transit and make unloading a pain.
- Bring proof of residency if required by the county; many local stations ask for ID or a utility bill at the booth.
- Avoid mid-day weekend peaks if possible - early morning on weekdays or late afternoon can move faster when people aren’t doing big cleanups.
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