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A neighborhood transfer station where Norfolk residents drop off household trash and smaller loads that get compacted and hauled out to a landfill. Locals use it when driving all the way to a distant landfill isn’t practical. Short drives from most parts of the city make it a handy option for bigger cleanups.
Drive into a gated lot and pull up to an entrance booth and weigh scale; charges are usually calculated by weight, so plan on stopping more than once. The site looks industrial - concrete tipping areas, high retaining walls, and large compactors or roll-off areas - not a tidy recycling center. Traffic moves in lanes, with separate spots to unload and then exit back over the scale. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get backed up, so lines are the main inconvenience to plan for.
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Before You Go
- Bring something to cover loose trash in the truck bed or pickup; windy days will scatter lightweight debris if not secured.
- Have the load ready to unload before pulling up to the tipping area so there’s no fumbling while people wait behind.
- If hauling bulky items, use straps or a tarp so pieces don’t fall out while driving; a tight, contained load makes the whole stop quicker.
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