Waste Management - Philadelphia Transfer Station

A working transfer station where local trash is dropped off, compacted and loaded onto larger trucks headed out of the city. Neighbors, landscapers and anyone hauling a carload of rubbish use this spot when a trip to a distant landfill isn't practical.

Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly; there’s usually a scale to cross so vehicles might pause again on the way out. Large roll-off trucks and tractor‑trailers are common, and the yard has concrete tipping areas and compactors, so expect some noise and the smell of fresh refuse. Pull into the lanes as directed by simple signage or attendants, back into a pit or bay if needed, then move to the exit once your load is tipped and the truck is cleared.