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Cash customers using the Sanitary Disposal Transfer Station will receive up to $13.50 off each load. This means a load measuring up to 2.5 cu. yards with a maximum weight of 454.5 lbs. can be disposed of for FREE! This includes all acceptable solid waste with the exception of tires, which will be charged at the regular rate. The Transfer Station is located 2 miles north of Hermiston on Hwy 395 and is open weekdays from 8am to 5pm and weekends from 9am to 5pm. Sanitary Disposal, Inc. 541-567-8842 THEY KNOW what’s going on in state government Isn’t it time YOU did? O regon Ca pita l In sider is con cise origin a l reportin g on sta te govern m en t a ctivity, people a n d tren ds delivered w eek ly via e-m a il FREE THREE-WEEK sample subscription OregonCapitalInsider.com • 844-297-8634