Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →2690 Howertown Rd Suite 1, Northampton, PA 18067
(610) 440-3700Small transfer-style facility off Howertown Road used by Northampton residents and local haulers. People drop off household and commercial trash here rather than hauling to a distant landfill. It’s the kind of place locals use when cleaning out a garage or doing a small renovation.
Drive up to a security/scale booth where vehicles are directed to an unloading area; most customers stop there twice - once in and once out - since charging is commonly done by weight. The site looks industrial: big roll-off containers, compactors, and a concrete apron for backing up. Traffic can pile up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect a line and some queuing. Recycling or drop-off bins, if present, are usually grouped near the entrance or one side of the yard.
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