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Landfill
Chastang Sanitary Landfill
Chastang Sanitary Landfill, 17045 Highway 43, Mt. Vernon, 36560, Alabama
Chastang Sanitary Landfill is the local landfill off Highway 43 in Mount Vernon, used by residents, haulers and contractors for final disposal of trash and larger loads. Trucks and pickups are a steady sight; it’s where things get buried rather than sorted or recycled.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-on scale to weigh loads, so expect to stop twice - once to check in and again for the exit weigh. The site looks like a working dump: wide dirt lanes, piles of compacted material and heavy equipment moving around. Tipping fees at places like this are usually assessed by weight or by load, and commercial haulers commonly use the site. Pull up to the booth lane and have your truck ready to back into the dumping area when directed.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp loads before leaving home; loose debris blows everywhere and makes the unload slower.
- Unload big items first and keep small stuff separate so the tip is quicker and the truck isn’t clogged up.
- Avoid late Saturday mornings if possible - weekends and spring cleanup bring the longest lines.
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