Transfer Station Definition

Definition

Transfer station is a facility where collected waste is temporarily deposited, sorted, and compacted before being transported to a landfill, recycling center, or disposal site. Transfer station functions as a logistical hub in the waste management chain, reducing hauling distances and optimizing load efficiency. Transfer station plays a key role in dumpster rental operations by receiving debris from filled containers.

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  • Waste transfer facility
  • Garbage transfer station

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