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Jackson Land Fill is the county-area dump just outside of town that locals use to drop off household trash and bulky items. Located on Gainestown Road, it’s the kind of place people from Jackson and nearby pockets of Clarke County go to when regular pickup won’t do. Expect a working-site feel rather than anything fancy.
Drive up the gravel lane to a small entrance booth where somebody checks vehicles before directing traffic. There’s a scale and a weigh station you pass while entering or leaving, so plan for a short stop as trucks are measured. The site itself is open with dirt pads, piles of compacted trash, and heavy equipment moving around; pull up where attendants point and back to a drop-off cell. Recycling or separate bins, if present, are usually off to one side near the entrance rather than mixed in with the main tipping area.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or tie-downs for loose loads - wind can scatter light material and staff will expect covered loads to prevent litter.
- Arrive midweek or early in the morning to avoid the weekend cleanup lines, which tend to be the busiest times.
- Leave trailers easily hitched and vehicles clear of working areas until directed; moving slowly and following signals makes the drop-off quicker and safer.
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