After leaving the Lesser Zone, you'll venture into the Garbage area in *Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl*. This journey will take you far from your initial base, and it may take some time before you encounter traders in the Garbage region.

Stalker 2 Garbage Trader Locations

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Upon entering the Garbage zone, don't expect your quest marker to guide you straight to the next Stalker hub. You'll need to advance the main storyline before officially visiting the Slag Heap. Completing the "Answers Come at a Price" quest will unlock the location of this hub. To achieve this, you must visit the Detention Center and the Laboratory before meeting with Scar.

Once you've completed these steps, the game will direct you to the Slag Heap. However, you can explore this Stalker hub earlier if you wish; it's located north of the laboratory. In the *Stalker 2* Garbage area, you'll find two traders. The first, Boozer, runs the bar and offers meals and drinks. He'll also buy various items you have to sell. You can't miss him as he's right at the entrance.

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Another trader, Huron, can be found in the same hub. To reach him, head left and enter the open door on your right. Unlike Boozer, Huron specializes in selling weapons and other gear. You can also store your extra belongings in your stash located in his room. Besides purchasing items, talking to Huron can trigger a side quest.

Although not a trader, you'll also encounter a Tech in the Slag Heap. He's at the back of the left corridor and is essential to speak with to progress the main quest.

*Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is available now on Xbox and PC.*