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Landfill
Eastern Area Landfill
Eastern Area Landfill, 2787 Alton Drive, Birmingham, 35210, Alabama
Eastern Area Landfill on Alton Drive (2787 Alton Drive, Birmingham, 35210) is the city landfill where household trash and contractor loads end up. Neighbors, pickup drivers and commercial haulers all come here when they need a final place to dump materials.
There’s an entrance booth and a weigh scale on site - tipping fees at landfills like this are typically charged by weight, so expect to stop at the scale and be weighed. The site is large with steady truck traffic and open unloading pads, so plan for dust and some noise. Pull up slowly, follow the line to the drop-off area, then return to the scale or booth before leaving.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home; wind and traffic can spread debris and slow the unload.
- Sort bulky items, brush, and mixed trash ahead of time so unloading goes faster and isn’t shuffled around on site.
- Avoid weekends and spring-cleanup days if possible - midweek visits usually move quicker and have shorter lines.
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