Shoals Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SSWDA) Landfill

Shoals Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SSWDA) Landfill sits off Missouri Street/Highway 43 S in Tuscumbia. Locals and small contractors use it for household junk, construction debris, and yard waste. It’s the practical place most people think of when they need to get rid of big loads.

Pull in and you'll see a small entrance area with a scale and a booth - landfills commonly charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to stop for weighing. The active tipping area is a working lot with large dirt mounds and compacted sections; not much landscaping, just functional space for trucks. Commercial haulers mix in with pickups and trailers since landfills typically accept commercial loads under the same fee structure. Bring a vehicle you can back up, keep an eye out for big trucks, and be prepared for dust or odors on windy days.