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Small-town transfer station used by Macungie residents to drop off household and yard refuse before it gets compacted and hauled to a landfill. Locals and small haulers frequent it when a trip to a distant landfill would be too long. Expect a functional, no-frills place rather than a polished municipal center.
Pull into a single entrance lane with an attendant booth near the front; traffic is directed from there and vehicles usually line up on busy days. There’s a scale and a drive-by check in many transfer stations, so drivers stop twice - once at the booth and again if a weight ticket is required. The site looks industrial: concrete pads, large compactor trucks, and piles or bays where materials are dropped. Recycling and bulk-drop areas are typically separate from the general drop-off, so pay attention to signs and attendants for where to unload.
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Before You Go
- Bring loads already sorted as much as possible - it speeds unloading and avoids extra trips around the site.
- Expect weekend and spring-cleanup lines; arrive early if trying to avoid a wait.
- Secure loose items with a tarp or straps for the drive in and have vehicle access clear for backing up to the drop point.
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