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Buffalo Ridge Inert Landfill is the kind of big, no-frills landfill out past the north side of Phoenix that contractors and folks with heavy loads use. It’s a burial-type landfill - the end point for inert and construction-type material - and both residential drop-offs and commercial haulers typically use places like this.
Drive up to a gate and an entrance booth where vehicles queue to be weighed; landfills of this scale usually charge tipping fees by weight, so expect a stop on the scale both coming and going. The site is wide open, dusty and sparse - long dirt ramps, piles of compacted fill, and heavy equipment moving around. Pull up to the tipping area when directed, then back up the ramp or angle in depending on the layout; larger trucks are common, so give them space.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps and straps - wind and dust are constant out here and loose debris can blow off during the drive in.
- Be prepared to stop on the scale and to queue; weekends and spring cleanup times usually have the longest lines.
- Use a vehicle that can back and angle into a dumping spot; tight turns and packed dirt surfaces are typical, so longer wheelbase trucks fare better.
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