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Shelby County Landfill is the county dump out on AL-70 that locals and small businesses use to haul trash that won’t fit in the curbside can. Trucks and trailers of all sizes come through here; it’s the type of place people visit when they’ve got a big cleanout or commercial loads to dispose of. Expect a working landfill - not a tidy transfer station - with large areas where material is buried and compacted.
Drive up to an entrance booth and a scale; landfills like this charge tipping fees based on weight, so you’ll stop to be weighed before and after unloading. There are dirt/compacted areas with heavy equipment moving around, plus spaces where trucks pull forward to dump loads. Traffic can back up at busy times - especially weekends and seasonal cleanups - and commercial haulers are commonly accepted, so expect to see semis and roll-offs. Bring a tarp over loose loads and be prepared to follow attendants’ direction for where to dump.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose loads with a tarp before the trip; wind-blown debris is a common hassle and can slow down unloading.
- Arrive with a clear plan for how to pull up and back your trailer - the dumping spots are often concrete pads or open cells with little room for maneuvering.
- If hauling commercially, have vehicle and load paperwork organized and easily accessible; commercial traffic is frequent and paperwork speeds the weigh-in process.
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