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SPRING DISCOUNT WEEK
APRIL 1 THRU APRIL 7
Load up your Spring Cleaning waste and take
it to the Transfer Station for disposal.
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
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