industry Term
What is Transfer Station?
Definition
A facility where waste is unloaded from collection vehicles and consolidated for transfer to larger vehicles for transport to final disposal sites.
Understanding Transfer Station
Transfer stations improve efficiency by allowing smaller collection trucks to empty close to routes while larger trucks handle long-haul transport to landfills.
Why It Matters for Waste Haulers
Transfer station availability and fees affect route planning and operating costs for haulers.
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