A Transfer Station is a facility where waste is temporarily held before being transported to its final destination, such as a landfill, recycling facility, or incineration plant. Transfer stations serve as central hubs where waste collected from residential, commercial, or industrial sources is consolidated, making long-distance transport more efficient and reducing the need for collection trucks to travel extended routes.

At a transfer station, waste may also be sorted to separate recyclable materials or hazardous items from general waste. By streamlining the collection and transportation process, transfer stations help lower fuel consumption, reduce costs, and support the efficient movement of waste within a waste management system. They are integral to regional waste management strategies, enabling proper disposal while optimizing logistics.