Waste Management - Altoona Transfer Station

Waste Management - Altoona Transfer Station on E 6th Ave is the local spot where trash gets compacted before being hauled off to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors and small haulers swing by when driving out to a distant landfill isn't worth the trip. It's the practical choice for big cleanups or contractor loads.

Pull in off E 6th Ave and look for a small entrance booth and a drive lane leading toward the compaction area. At transfer stations like this there’s typically a scale and a short stop at the booth before moving into the drop zone, so plan to pull forward and then back into a lane to unload. Large containers, compacted loads and the occasional tractor-trailer are visible from the road; the site feels industrial rather than tidy. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect a wait at busy times.