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Altoona Transfer Station on East 6th Ave. in Altoona, PA is where local loads are compacted and then hauled off to a landfill. People from the city use it when it’s easier than driving out to a distant landfill.
The site looks industrial - concrete bays, compactors and roll-off containers are the norm. An entrance booth and a scale are typically at the driveway; pull up, stop at the booth, then follow the traffic flow to the appropriate drop-off area. Expect to stop at the scale again on the way out so weights can be recorded. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so plan extra time then.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose material before arriving so nothing blows out while waiting or driving.
- Keep small items boxed and loads as sorted as possible; it makes dropping off quicker when the line is long.
- If towing a trailer, allow extra time for backing into bays and for scale traffic, especially on busy days.
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