Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →Central Convenience Center in Maidens is the small local drop-off point most neighbors use for routine residential trash, recycling and yard-type items. It sees steady traffic from people in the surrounding area rather than commercial haulers, and feels more like a neighborhood stop than a big county transfer station.
Drive up to a modest entrance with a small attendant booth or gate area and several roll-off containers or bins arrayed on a paved pad. Pull up slowly because traffic can back up on weekends and during spring cleanup; there’s usually a line of cars or pickups waiting to unload. Containers for different materials are grouped close together so visitors hop out, toss items into the correct bin, and move on; it’s a short, practical stop rather than a long visit. Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads and be prepared to maneuver around other vehicles and occasional delivery trucks.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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