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A county solid waste site out on Transfer Drive that locals use for regular trash, yard cleanup and recycling drops. Folks from Johnston and nearby areas swing by with truck beds or trailers during cleanup weekends. It’s the sort of place people know by the long gravel drive and the entrance booth.
Pull up to an entrance booth where attendants check vehicles before directing traffic; there’s usually a vehicle scale nearby so expect to stop more than once. Drive lanes lead to open tipping areas and separate containers-recycling bins are often tucked to the right past the booth while brush and general trash have their own piles. The site is open-air and spread out, with mounded material, concrete pads and heavy equipment moving around, so take it slow when pulling through. Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy, so prepare for a short wait if arriving midday.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose material with a tarp or tie it down so nothing blows off while driving to and from the site.
- Bring gloves and a long-handled tool if planning to move items around; surfaces and piles can be dirty and awkward to handle.
- If hauling a trailer, make room in the lineup and be ready to back into a bay-practice backing slowly and watch for heavy equipment.
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