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Cactus Landfill is the regional burial site outside Florence where household and larger loads end up. Locals, landscapers and contractors drop off everything that can’t be taken to smaller transfer stations in town; it’s the final stop for disposal in this part of the desert.
Drive in on a wide dirt access road and you’ll see the entrance booth and a scale nearby - landfills of this type charge tipping fees usually based on weight with a minimum fee for small loads. Pull up to the booth, state what’s in the truck, then proceed to the working face or dumping area as directed; expect dusty surfaces and compacted berms where material gets buried. Recycling or drop-off bins, if present, are typically off to one side, and weekends or seasonal cleanups can get backed up.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loose loads so material doesn’t blow out on the drive; the desert wind picks up fast.
- Leave a bit of extra travel time on unpaved roads - mud after a rare rain or washboard sections can slow trailers.
- Have your load organized before you get to the booth so you can quickly describe it and move on to the scale or dump area.
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