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Republic Services Morris Farm Landfill is the big burying spot outside Hillsboro where local trash and commercial loads end up. People from nearby towns and businesses use it when hauling bulky stuff that won’t fit in curbside pickup. The site sits down a county road and looks like a working landfill rather than a tidy drop-off center.
Drive past an entrance booth and be ready to stop at a scale - landfills like this charge tipping fees by weight or volume, so there’s a weigh-in and weigh-out process. Commercial trucks are handled here alongside residential haulers, so expect tractor-trailers as well as pickup trucks. The grounds are mostly gravel and dirt with rows of active cells and working equipment; dust and heavy machinery are common. Plan for a short stop to be directed where to dump and another stop to settle the weight-based fee before leaving.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose loads with a tarp or straps so trash doesn’t fly out on the county roads.
- Avoid peak cleanup times like weekends and spring yard-cleaning if possible - lines can build up.
- Wear sturdy shoes and clothes that can handle dust and mud; the site is not paved throughout and conditions change after rain.
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