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New Georgia MSWLandfill
New Georgia MSWLandfill, 2800 47th Avenue North, Birmingham, 35207, Alabama
New Georgia MSWLandfill on 47th Avenue North is the municipal landfill in Birmingham that sees everything from homeowner pickups to commercial hauls. It’s a big, working site with heavy trucks and rolling mounds rather than a tidy drop‑off lot.
At the gate there’s an attendant booth and a scale - many landfills weigh vehicles and set tipping fees by weight, so expect a weigh‑in. Traffic is mostly big trucks but pickups and trailer loads turn up too; pull up when directed and follow the flow to the active dumping area. The site looks industrial: compacted cells, heavy equipment, dusty roads and the sound of loaders moving things around. Tipping fees are typically structured per ton with different rates for residential versus commercial loads, and commercial haulers normally use this kind of facility.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads tightly so nothing blows out on the drive; loose trash makes the whole visit take longer.
- Have a rough idea of how heavy the load will be - weight usually determines the fee, so knowing whether it’s light or heavy helps avoid surprises.
- Avoid weekend mornings and peak spring cleanup times if possible; those periods tend to build lines and extra waiting.
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