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A working transfer station for Suffolk residents who need to drop off household junk without driving out to a landfill. Small commercial trucks and pickup loads show up alongside cars; this is where trash gets compacted and sent off-site rather than buried on location.
Pull in to a paved entrance with an attendant booth and a scale area nearby; expect to stop briefly at the booth before proceeding. Drive lanes lead up to a large concrete tipping floor and big roll-off containers or compacting equipment where trucks back in to dump. Big transfer trailers and heavy trucks are usually parked around the edges, so watch for traffic and backing vehicles. Lines build on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so there can be a short wait before getting to the drop point.
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Before You Go
- Keep loads secure and covered for the drive; loose items can scatter and slow unloading.
- Bring gloves and a tarp-unloading is often hands-on and dusty, so be ready to move things quickly.
- Try for a weekday or mid-afternoon if possible to avoid the weekend rush and heavier truck traffic.
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