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A local transfer station in Kennewick where residents drop off household trash and recyclables to be compacted and trucked out. People use it when hauling a load that's easier to leave at a nearby site than drive all the way to a landfill. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than anything fancy.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be directed into a lane; there’s usually a scale you’ll cross and you’ll stop again on the way out since most transfer stations charge by weight. Vehicles unload into large collection areas or bins and trucks compact the material for haul-out. Recycling and yard waste are commonly asked to be separated, so there will often be separate drop-off points or containers off to the side. Lines stack up on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanup, so the lot can feel busy and a bit noisy at times.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and yard debris into separate piles before getting there - it saves time at the drop-off spots.
- Bring gloves and a tarp or straps to keep loose stuff contained while unloading; loose debris can be a hassle in the wind.
- Try for a weekday morning or later afternoon if possible; Saturdays and spring cleanup days tend to have the longest lines.
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