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American Disposal on Elm Street is the small-town disposal site locals use for household drop-offs and contractor loads. People from Watertown and nearby pull in when they need to get rid of bulk trash or cleared-out garage stuff.
A low entrance booth sits at the front with an open yard beyond it; the place looks more like a working lot than a neat recycling center. There’s usually a scale out on the pavement-many disposal sites charge by weight, so be prepared to stop again on the way out. Pull in slowly and follow the flow of trucks and cars; drop-off points and recycling bins are spread around the yard rather than all in one spot. The surface can be dusty or muddy depending on weather, and lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Sort and cover loads ahead of time-tarped loads keep debris from blowing off and make unloading quicker.
- Bring gloves, a shovel or broom and some straps; having tools handy speeds unloading and keeps things tidy.
- Try to avoid weekend afternoons and the big spring cleanup weekends if possible; midweek mornings tend to move faster.
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