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Moab Transfer Station is the small transfer yard where local trash gets compacted and loaded onto trucks for the long haul to a landfill. Neighbors drop off residential loads here rather than driving out to a distant dump. Expect mostly local drivers and occasional RVs and pickups.
A single entrance with a staffed booth greets vehicles; pull up there first to check in and get directed. After the booth there’s a scale and one or two large tipping bays where loads are emptied and compacted into trailers. The site feels dusty and open-the desert wind kicks up fine grit in dry months-so expect a dusty approach and some loose debris on the road. Weekends and spring clean-up days can mean lineups and slower movement through the bays.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads before arriving; wind in this area will scatter light debris.
- Bring something to help haul awkward items (like straps or a tarp) so unloading at the bay goes faster.
- Try a weekday morning if possible; traffic and wait times are usually lighter than weekend afternoons.
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