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Northwest Regional Landfill in Surprise is the big burial spot for household and commercial trash around this part of Arizona. Locals and haulers both use it; expect to see pickup trucks, trailers, and commercial roll-offs here on any given day.
A scalehouse sits near the entrance where vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are assessed by weight, so trucks usually stop twice - once in and once out. The site is wide open and dusty, surrounded by low berms and lined cells; steer slowly and watch for heavy equipment moving about. There’s a small booth at the driveway for check-in, and traffic can back up on busy weekend mornings or during spring cleanup. Recycling or drop-off bins tend to be off to one side, past the intake area.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or secure load straps - local wind and the dry conditions can make loose debris fly off during the drive in.
- Drive slowly and follow the directions of flaggers or signs; large trucks have the right of way and equipment can appear quickly.
- Have a plan for where to unload before getting to the scale - dumping areas are spread out and walking back and forth with items wastes time.
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