GFL Mechanicsville Transfer Station

GFL Mechanicsville Transfer Station on Richfood Road is the local transfer station folks use when hauling yard waste, renovation debris, or anything that won’t fit in the curbside cans. It’s a compacting site where loads are dropped and compressed before being trucked off to a landfill elsewhere. Neighbors swing by for weekend projects, so expect it to be busiest on weekends and during spring cleanup season.

There’s a small entrance booth and a scale to cross with the vehicle, so plan for a brief stop at the front. After that, follow the lanes to the tipping floor and compactors; commercial trucks often use the same lanes and maneuvering can get tight. Recycling and drop-off containers are typically grouped to one side with bulky-item areas set apart from the main tipping area. Lines can slow things down, especially weekends, so be ready for slow-moving traffic and machinery.