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Kittitas Transfer Station in Ellensburg is the local drop-off where household and small-business loads get compacted and sent off to a landfill. Neighbors bring yard debris, bagged trash and recyclables here when a landfill drive would be too far.
Pull in to a booth at the entrance and be prepared to stop; many transfer stations have a scale so vehicles are often weighed coming and going. The yard-waste and recycling areas are usually separated from the general trash tipping area, so plan to sort before you pull up to the tipping floor. The site is industrial - concrete bays, large dumpsters and compacting equipment are visible - and lines can form on weekends or during spring cleanup.
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Before You Go
- Sort yard waste and recyclables at home; Washington facilities commonly require those separated.
- Use a truck bed tarp or strong bags so loose debris doesn’t fall out while driving to the site.
- Bring gloves and something to close lids-handling bulky items and opening dumpsters is part of the visit.
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