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Landfill
City of Glendale Municipal Landfill
City of Glendale Municipal Landfill, 11480 W Glendale Avenue, Glendale, 85307, Arizona
City of Glendale Municipal Landfill at 11480 W Glendale Avenue is where residents and haulers bring trash that needs to be buried. Big rigs and pickups are common, so expect a working, industrial sort of place rather than anything tidy.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale; vehicles stop to be weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight at most landfills. After weighing, drivers pull up to the active dumping area where bulldozers and compactors work the piles - it’s dusty and noisy. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and the site feels large with berms and cut faces of compacted refuse. Dress for heat and dust in summer, and watch for heavy truck traffic moving around the tip face.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads so trash doesn’t blow out on the way in; loose stuff creates extra cleanup and delays.
- Avoid mid-day in hot months - bring water and sun protection because shade is limited and it gets hot fast.
- Use caution around big trucks and equipment; stay in your vehicle until it’s clear to move and keep a safe distance from the active tipping area.
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