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Tuskegee Landfill on Ashdale Rd is the local spot where trash gets buried - a straightforward landfill serving residents and haulers from the area. Vehicles of all sizes show up here, from pickup trucks with household junk to larger commercial loads. It looks like a working site rather than anything neat or landscaped.
Drive up to an entrance booth and you'll cross a scale; most landfills charge by weight, so expect to be weighed in and weighed out. After the scale there are open dumping areas and big piles or cells with heavy equipment moving material around. Bring a vehicle that can back up and unload safely-ground can be uneven and dusty. Many sites of this type use a tipping-fee structure and accept commercial loads, so plan accordingly.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose material before hitting Ashdale Rd so nothing blows out; a tarp and straps save time and trouble.
- Sort large items and brush from bagged household trash ahead of time to speed unloading and reduce trips around the site.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup if possible - those times tend to get backed up and require extra patience for backing and weighing.
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