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Painted Desert Landfill is the local burial site for household and commercial trash around Joseph City. Expect a working, no-frills site used by residents, haulers and small businesses from nearby desert communities.
Pull up to a gate and a scale area where trucks are weighed; tipping fees are charged by weight on most landfills of this type, and commercial loads are accepted. The site looks expansive and dusty-big earthen cells and mounded cover soil are visible from the entrance. Trucks queue during busy weekends and seasonal cleanups, and drivers are directed to a drop-off point before leaving via the exit scale.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads securely for the dusty, windy Arizona desert; loose debris blows off easily on the access road.
- Sort recyclables and bulky items before getting in line so unloading at the drop-off goes faster.
- Expect extra time if hauling a heavy commercial load-allow for weighing in and out and possible queueing during spring cleanup.
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