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Transfer Station
Republic Services Galveston County Transfer Station
5515 Harborside Dr, Galveston, TX 77554
(409) 741-1258A practical drop-off point in Galveston where household and small commercial loads are compacted and shipped out to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors and small haulers use it when a curbside pickup or a long drive to a landfill isn't ideal.
Drive up to an entrance booth area and be prepared to pull into a lane for weighing or check-in; transfer stations commonly use a scale and charge by weight. The property is industrial - concrete pads, roll-off containers and large compacting equipment are visible from the drive. Pull up to the instructed bay for dumping, then move to the exit scale or lane to finish the process.
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Before You Go
- Bring items secured and covered for transport; loose debris can blow around while unloading.
- Separate bulky or heavy pieces from loose household trash so unloading goes quicker.
- Plan to avoid busy weekend chunks of time - spring cleanup and holiday weekends often mean lines and slower turns.
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