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Refuse Collection Center on 4500 N Access Rd in Chattanooga is the local spot people use when they need to haul household trash or a small cleanout to a city/county facility. Neighbors dropping off carloads, trailers, or truck beds will be the most common sight here.
Pull up to the entrance lane and be prepared to stop at a small booth or gate-these types of centers often have an attendant and a vehicle checkpoint. A scale and a quick weigh-in are common at county-run stations, so expect to slow down twice if weights are charged. The site is mostly open asphalt with bays or a tipping area and separate collection containers set off to one side for recyclables or bulky items. Weekends and spring-cleanup days usually build a line, while weekday mornings move quicker.
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Before You Go
- Have proof of local residence handy in case the attendant asks-county facilities often check residency.
- Load vehicles so heavy or bulky items can be backed up to a drop-off bay easily; loose trash in bags is harder to handle.
- Avoid peak weekend times if possible; early weekday mornings or late afternoons tend to be less crowded.
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