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Small county transfer station in Quilcene for local residents dropping off household trash and recyclables. It’s the place people use when they don’t want to drive all the way to a distant landfill. Expect a basic, working site rather than any fancy amenities.
There’s a booth at the entrance where vehicles stop before driving in, and a scale is often part of the flow so cars usually drive past twice. The site has open bays and compactors where loads are dumped and then hauled out by truck. Recycling and yard debris are commonly separated at Washington facilities, so there will likely be separate drop points or bins. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busiest, with a line of pickups and small trailers waiting to get in.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Bring items already sorted by type as much as possible - it speeds things up when getting to the drop points.
- Have vehicle access clear: trailers and trucks are fine, but tight turns and gravel surfaces mean steady driving and a bit of patience.
- Visit on a weekday morning if possible to avoid longer lines on weekends and during seasonal cleanups.
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