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South Yuma County Landfill is the large municipal landfill on the south side of Yuma that handles final burial of trash from local residents and businesses. Locals and haulers use it for bulk cleanouts and commercial deliveries, so expect a working, no-frills site rather than a tidy drop-off center.
A scalehouse and weighscale are at the entrance and exit, so vehicles stop to be weighed and tipping fees are assessed by weight. Pull up to the booth first to check in, then follow the access road to the active tipping area - the site is broad with mounded cells and dirt roads rather than paved aisles. There are usually separate spots for recycling or oversized items off to the side, and the whole place looks like a typical desert landfill: dusty, exposed soil, and heavy equipment moving loads.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or cover for loose loads; wind and dust are common in the area and can shed material during the drive in.
- Have measures ready for hauling commercial loads (straps, tarps, proper signage) since the site receives business deliveries and truck traffic is frequent.
- Expect a brief stop at the scalehouse, so plan routes with enough time for weighing and any lane queues, especially on weekends or seasonal cleanup days.
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