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Whitman Transfer Sta & Lndfll in Pullman is the local transfer station where household and small-scale community loads get compacted and sent off to a larger landfill. Neighbors who don't want to drive out to a distant landfill use this place for dropping off trash and separating recyclables and yard debris as required in Washington.
Drive up to an entry booth and identify your vehicle and load; this is where traffic is funneled before moving into the working area. Vehicles usually cross a scale and then pull forward to a tipping area or compactor; expect to move slowly through several staged spots rather than a single stop-and-go. The site is industrial-looking with large roll-off containers, compacting equipment, and haul trucks coming and going. Weekends and spring cleanup times often bring lines, so plan for some wait time.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and yard waste at home so unloading is quicker; Washington encourages separating those materials.
- Secure loads with a tarp or tie-downs to prevent debris blowing out while driving to the station.
- Bring work gloves and a vehicle that can back up or angle into a pit area-some unloading spots are easier to use with a pickup or small trailer.
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