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Cinder Lake Landfill is the big burial site out on Landfill Road that locals and contractors use when pickups and trailers are full. It’s the actual landfill where trash gets buried, and both residential drop-offs and commercial haulers come through. Expect a working, utilitarian place rather than anything pretty.
Drive up to a gate and pass a weigh scale; the site uses a weight-based tipping fee structure so most people stop twice - in and out. There’s a small entrance booth to check in before heading to the active cells and cover areas, and the whole site looks dusty and layered with compacted mounds rather than paved lots. Summer and windy days amplify the dry, dusty feel that’s common around Flagstaff landfills.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads so debris doesn’t blow out on the approach road; desert winds make loose trash a common problem.
- Bring a vehicle that can handle dirt roads and some grades - the access and working areas are not manicured pavement.
- Expect slower service on weekends and during seasonal cleanups; give extra time for the weigh-in and the exit scale stop.
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