Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small regional landfill just outside Florence that handles the usual residential and commercial drop-offs; the name says it all - there’s a scale at the entrance. Locals bring everything from yard debris to construction loads, so expect trucks alongside pickup trucks and trailers on busy days.
Drive up to a scale house where vehicles are weighed and charged by weight, so you’ll stop once going in and again on the way out. There’s a booth near the entrance for check-in and directions to the active tipping area; the ground is gravel and the access roads can be dusty after rain. The tipping face and compacted cells are visible from the drive in, and recycling or drop boxes (if present) are typically off to the side past the scale. Weekend and spring-cleanup traffic often makes lines longer, especially for those hauling trailers or larger loads.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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