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Transfer Station
Transfer
Station Team Leader: Don Rogers
Sanitation Dept Phone:
(270) 762-0380
Transfer Station Phone:
(270) 489-2584
The Murray Transfer Station is responsible for the disposal of solid waste generated by the citizens of Calloway County. Refuse is loaded and hauled to an off-site landfill by a third party contractor. Refuse is not deposited here in Calloway County.
The Transfer Station is located off of Hwy. 80 West of Murray. 400 Landfill Road
Hours of operation:
- April thru October - 7:30AM to 3:30PM Monday - Friday and 7:30AM to 11:00AM each Saturday.
- November thru March - 7:30AM to 3:30PM Monday - Friday and 7:30AM to 11:00AM the first Saturday of the month.
- Closed Sundays and City Holidays
You must weigh in at least 15 minutes prior to closing time to be accepted for drop off.
Any questions regarding the transfer station can be directed to the Sanitation Department at (270) 762-0380 or directly to the Transfer Station at (270) 489-2584.
Transfer Station FAQs
| Q. | How can I get to the transfer station? |
| A. | Seven miles out of Murray on Highway 80 West to Potts Road. Turn right (north) onto Potts Road, and go 0.1 mile to Landfill Road. Google Maps |
| Q. | How much does it cost? |
| A. | $12.00 minimum charge (only cash or personal checks accepted), Load being dropped off is weighed before and after. Rate varies. |
| Q. | What will you NOT take? |
| A. | Whole tires, batteries, burnt items, liquids (paint, chemicals, etc), air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, and hazardous waste. |
| Q. | What do you recycle and where do I take it? |
| A. | See the recycling webpage. |
| Q. | Will you take brush and yard waste? |
| A. | Yes. There are also annual curbside brush and leaf pickup dates scheduled at staggered intervals across the city. See the Street Department page for more information. |
