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Waste Facility
Polk County Citizens Collection Station
416 Onalaska Loop, Onalaska, TX 77360
Polk County Citizens Collection Station in Onalaska is the local spot county residents use for dropping off household trash and larger items. Located on Onalaska Loop, it’s the kind of small county facility people swing by for cleanup runs and old furniture drops.
Expect a modest, no-frills site with an entrance booth and areas for drive-up drop-offs like other county collection stations. Drivers usually pull up to the booth, get directed where to go, then move on to concrete pads or large containers to unload by hand or toss items. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so there’s often a bit of waiting and some vehicle maneuvering in tight spaces. Bring sturdy gloves and be prepared to climb in and out of a truck bed to move things.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads before leaving home; tarps and straps keep debris from blowing off during the drive.
- Sort bulky items in the truck (metal separate from furniture, for example) so unloading goes faster once at the drop-off area.
- Plan for weekend crowds-arrive early in the day or expect to wait, and wear boots since ground near containers can get muddy or littered.
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