Waste Transfer Stations: Involved Citizens Make the Difference

Waste transfer stations make solid waste collection more efficient and reduce overall transportation costs, air emissions,
energy use, truck traffic, and road wear and tear. This saves you and your community money, as well as lowers the cost of your solid waste management services.

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Waste Transfer Stations: Involved Citizens Make the Difference (PDF)(29 pp, 209 K, January 2001, EPA530-K-01-003)
Provides key information involved citizens will need to develop an opinion about a proposed or modified transfer station. Also provides ideas on how to get involved to enhance the value of the waste transfer station.