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Circle "J" Inert Landfill is the city landfill on Montgomery's east side that handles final burial of inert materials. Locals and haulers both use it - contractors bringing rolloffs and folks with truckloads heading to the tip face the same routine.
Drive in and you'll see a scale house and a small booth where vehicles line up to be weighed; the site uses a weight-based tipping fee structure, so expect to stop on the scale both going in and out. After weighing, drivers are directed to open cells or working faces to unload inert material; the area is mostly compacted dirt, heavy equipment, and graded berms rather than paved bays. The driveway and working areas can be dusty and muddy after rain, and on weekend mornings there’s often a line of pickups and dump trucks waiting their turn.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps to avoid losing material on the drive; loose debris can get you held up or redirected.
- Plan to pull up to the scale and then follow the flow of trucks to the active dumping area-give large equipment plenty of room when backing.
- Avoid weekend mornings and prime spring cleanup days if possible; weekday afternoons are usually quieter and faster.
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