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Nelson County Transfer Station on Morse Lane is the local spot people from Arrington and Lovingston use to drop off household trash and smaller loads instead of driving all the way to a distant landfill. Expect a working, no-frills place where pickups and small trailers are a common sight on weekends.
Drive up to an entrance booth and queue for your turn; there's typically a scale and a concrete tipping area like most transfer stations. The layout is industrial-large roll-off containers, compactors and concrete bays instead of curbside trucks-so maneuvering a truck or trailer is part of the visit. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so a short wait is normal. Keep the load organized so unloading is quick once it's your turn.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose items with straps or a tarp so nothing blows out while driving or waiting.
- Sort the load in the truck beforehand-separate bulky stuff from bagged trash-to save time at the bay.
- Bring gloves, sturdy shoes and a pry bar or saw to break down bulky items for easier handling.
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