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Berks Transfer, Inc. is the transfer station on Willow Creek Road that local residents and small haulers use when they don't want to drive out to a big landfill. It’s the kind of place where loads get compacted and then hauled off to a larger disposal site. Expect a functional, industrial spot rather than anything fancy.
There’s an entrance lane with a small booth and a place to pull up and be directed where to go. Vehicles usually stop by a scale and then head to the tipping area where material is offloaded into large containers or pits; compacting and loading onto larger trucks happens behind the scenes. The yard looks like a working industrial site-piles, heavy equipment, and transfer trailers around the edges. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, so lines at the entrance are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items with a tarp or strong bags so nothing blows out when driving to and from the site.
- Separate recyclables and anything reusable at home first to save time once at the station.
- Be prepared to stop at a scale and then move to a tipping area-have the back of the vehicle accessible for quick unloading and wear sturdy shoes and gloves.
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