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City/County Transfer Station on Lasalle Pkwy in Carthage handles local loads that get compacted and hauled off to a landfill elsewhere. People from town and surrounding areas use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t worth the trip. It’s the practical spot for household cleanouts, small construction debris and the like.
Pull in and there’s an entrance booth and a scale-vehicles are typically weighed and charged by weight. Traffic moves into lanes toward large compactors, roll-off containers and sorting piles; recycling bins are often off to one side. The place gets dusty and noisy when trucks are running, so wear closed-toe shoes and expect some grit on the floor of the truck bed. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, get backed up, so lines and wait times are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home to prevent debris blowing out and to make unloading faster.
- Break down furniture and large items so they’re easier to toss and fit better in a bed or trailer.
- Aim for weekday mornings if possible; weekends and spring cleanup bring the longest lines.
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