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Decatur Landfill in Trinity is the county landfill at 500 Landfill Dr, where household and business trash gets buried. Neighbors, landscapers, and local haulers all use this place when a pickup truck or roll‑off won't do the job. It’s the final stop for loads that can’t be taken to smaller convenience centers nearby.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight at landfills, so there’s usually a weigh‑in and weigh‑out procedure. The site is large with capped mounds and working cells; trucks follow directional signs to the active dumping area. Commercial haulers commonly use county landfills and typically face different rates or account arrangements compared with residential customers. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so expect some waiting during busy times.
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Before You Go
- Plan for the scale: there’s a weigh‑in and then you’ll stop again on the way out, so don’t be surprised if the whole visit takes longer than dropping at a convenience center.
- Bring a tarp and secure loads - loose debris is a hassle at the tipping face and can mean extra stops to clean up before dumping.
- If hauling commercial loads, check with your hauler or county for rate differences and whether an account or paperwork is needed ahead of time.
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