Transfer Station Re-Opens

DAYTON – The Columbia County Transfer Station (500 Cottonwood St.) re-opened, following a recent fire at the facility, on Thursday, Sept. 3. The station is operating regular business hours but users will find the entrance and exit to the dump have changed during the temporary set-up.

Normal business hours are Tues. and Thurs. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sat. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The transfer station accepts appliances, tires, oil, paint, paper, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Green waste items are accepted through Oct. and should not be larger around than a soda can and in manageable lengths.

Recyclables including newspaper, mixed paper, glass, and cardboard may also be deposited in receptacles at the Dingle’s of Dayton parking lot on Main and North First St.

Call the Public Works office at (509) 382-2534 with any questions.