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Aransas County Transfer Station on Airport Rd in Rockport is where local trash gets compacted and loaded onto bigger trucks to be taken to a landfill. Neighbors stop here when a pickup bed or a small trailer is easier than driving all the way out to a distant dump.
Drive up the short entrance lane to a simple booth area where people usually check in and pay, then move on to the drop-off area. The site feels industrial - big roll-off containers, a compactor, and plenty of tire tracks on a gravel or paved pad. Pull up close so you can unload quickly; there’s not a lot of space to maneuver a long trailer. Lines build on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so plan for a wait if the place looks busy.
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Before You Go
- Have loads sorted and loose items bagged before pulling in - it speeds unloading and keeps stuff from blowing around.
- If hauling with a pickup or trailer, arrange the load so items are reachable from the ground or lower the tailgate for easier access.
- Aim for early morning on weekdays or before lunchtime on weekends to avoid the biggest backups during spring cleanup season.
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