Transfer Station

Convenient Waste Disposal for Municipalities

WIN Waste Innovations is aware of the importance of convenient waste disposal for both residential and commercial facilities. Our solid waste transfer station is open to the public. It is an intermediary facility that accepts and briefly holds solid waste before transferring to long-distance vehicles that ship solid waste to landfills and other treatment disposal facilities. Since opening in 1976, WIN Waste Innovations has worked to optimize the solid waste disposal and recycling process. Residents and commercial facilities in Licking County and surrounding areas are encouraged to drop off various solid waste items at our waste transfer station.

• Construction debris

• General refuse and garbage

• Appliances and electronics

• Furniture

• Bedding

If you don’t see your item listed above, it may be unauthorized to dispose of it at our waste transfer station. Some items cannot be accepted at our transfer station, such as hazardous waste, asbestos, tires, dirt, liquids, paint or paint cans, railroad ties, and yard waste. For detailed information on accepted and prohibited items, please go here. If you need solid waste or recycling guidance, please contact the WIN Waste Innovations team regarding any questions or concerns.

What Is a Transfer Station?

A waste transfer station is a convenient industrial facility where solid waste from municipalities is staged during its journey to a landfill or waste-to-energy facility. Many activities occur at waste transfer stations, from unloading garbage trucks and pre-screening waste materials to removing inappropriate items and preparing waste for transportation. Waste transfer stations provide municipalities with numerous benefits, some of which including:

• Fuel savings

• Reduced air pollution

• Convenient drop-off locations for citizens

• Minimized traffic congestion

• Improved safety at landfills and waste-to-energy facilities

• Encourages adequate screening of waste items

What to Expect

Each transfer station can vary in day-to-day operations depending on the type of waste collected and the overall purpose of the facility. Below are a few standard practices of waste transfer stations, so you know what to expect during your visit.

• Arrivals and scale: Inbound commercial vehicles are immediately directed to the scale house upon arrival. Employees in the scale house will weigh each load and assess any tippage fees. Patrons that wish to drop off solid waste at a transfer station will be directed to a separate queue and scale.

• Tipping, processing, and reloading: All vehicles are unloaded at the main transfer building, meaning solid waste will be dropped into a designated area such as a pit, floor, or other vehicle. Employees will screen your waste for unauthorized materials and compact the waste if needed.

• Facility: Each waste transfer facility ranges in design and layout, but commonly you can expect to see designated areas for scaling, tippage, transfer, vehicle queuing, outbound transfer trailers, and unauthorized garbage.

• Essential equipment: Along with scales, you will see a range of other equipment during your visit to the transfer station. Equipment can include but is not limited to front-end loaders, cranes, conveyors, walking floors, and compactors.

• Staffing: We have numerous employees at our waste transfer station, each with a different responsibility. All of our employees have a crucial role in proper waste disposal. These positions range from customer service, scale house operators, traffic controllers, equipment operators, and maintenance mechanics.

Safety Precautions

Here at WIN Waste Innovations, we pride ourselves on providing a safe environment for both employees and patrons. We encourage you to follow our safety precautions upon visiting our transfer station facility.

• To reflect WIN Waste safety practices which are required at ALL times to be granted access into the transfer station which include:
  ○ Hard Hats to be worn
  ○ Safety Glasses
  ○ Steel-Toed boots
  ○ High Visibility vest
  ○ If the customer does not have these items, they are available for purchase with the scale attendant

• Non-dumping trailers must be unloaded by hand into a container on-site. Power-assisted vehicles and trailers are allowed to be dumped inside the transfer station.

• Please follow all posted signs and guidelines when visiting the WIN Waste Innovations transfer station.

• Children under the age of 16 are not allowed out of the vehicle while in the WIN Waste Innovations Transfer Station.

Efficiently Dispose of Your Waste With WIN Waste Innovations

Whether you’re in a residential or commercial area, there are instances where it’s more effective to drop your waste at a transfer station. Here at WIN Waste Innovations, we pride ourselves in providing an organized environment for municipalities to dispose of waste efficiently. The WIN Waste Innovations transfer station is open to the public for various types of waste disposal, from home remodeling projects and old or broken appliances to shingles and general garbage. If you have questions or concerns regarding solid waste disposal, contact WIN Waste Innovations today to learn more about our waste transfer station.