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Buchanan County Transfer Station sits off State Rte 629 in Oakwood, listed under Patterson, VA. Neighbors use it for household and small trailer loads so the long haul to a landfill can be skipped. It’s the practical stop most locals think of for dropping off bigger-than-normal trash runs.
Pull up to a small entrance booth and a scale-vehicles typically stop there before moving on to the unloading area. The tipping area has the large containers and compacting equipment, and transfer trucks come and go, so keep an eye out for big vehicles. The site is more functional than neat: concrete bays, piles, and open yard space are common. Lines build on weekends and during spring-cleanup season, so expect a wait at busy times.
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Before You Go
- Bring work gloves and sturdy shoes; surfaces can be rough and there’s usually loose debris around the bays.
- Secure loose material with a tarp and tie-downs before driving in-wind and passing trucks can scatter lightweight stuff quickly.
- Avoid peak times if possible: weekend afternoons and spring-cleanup weekends are the busiest, so a weekday morning will usually move quicker.
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