Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small county landfill just off Skyline Drive that locals and small businesses use when the weekly trash won’t fit in the bin. It’s the place where loads get buried rather than recycled, so expect a proper landfill setup used by residents and commercial haulers alike.
There’s a scale at the entrance for weighing loads, so vehicles stop twice-once in and once on the way out-because tipping fees are charged by weight rather than by item. The site is modest in scale compared with big regional dumps; picture compacted cells, dirt roads, and piles of cover material. A pay booth sits near the gate and traffic lanes lead up to the active tipping area, with smaller vehicles pulling forward and larger trucks swinging in to tip. Dust and loose gravel are typical, and lines can form on busy weekend mornings or during seasonal cleanups.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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