Prairie du Chien Transfer Station

Small county transfer station in Prairie du Chien used by local residents dropping off household trash and smaller loads that get compacted and trucked out. Situated on Vineyard Coulee Road, it’s the nearer option for people who don’t want to drive all the way to a distant landfill. Winter can change how they operate, so expect some differences in procedures when it’s cold.

There’s a drive-up entrance with a scale and an attended booth where vehicles stop before proceeding; most users pull in, stop at the booth, then follow signs to the tipping area. The site is utilitarian - concrete bays, a compactor or roll-off area, and recycling containers somewhere on the property - not landscaped or fancy. Loads are usually dumped or placed into a bin and compacted for transport, so plan on maneuvering a short way around the facility with a trailer or pickup. Weekend and spring-cleanup traffic can back up, so lines and wait times are common then.