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Southwest Regional Landfill is the big county landfill out on AZ‑85 near Buckeye, used by locals and commercial haulers dumping final-disposal loads. Easy to spot from the highway with large earth piles and access roads stretching into the desert, it’s the kind of place contractors and homeowners use when everything else won’t take it.
Drive past a small entrance booth and then cross a scale - loads are typically charged by weight so expect to stop twice, once in and once out. The site is wide open with dirt work areas and compacted cells, not a tidy transfer station; big trucks and rolloffs are common. There are usually separate lanes for commercial and residential traffic, and lines can form on weekend mornings or during seasonal cleanups. Dust and wind can be noticeable in Arizona’s dry climate, so vehicles often get dusty pulling in.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie down loose materials; the desert wind will make a mess if things aren’t covered.
- Bring proof of residency if dropping off a residential load, since many landfills require it for discounted or residential pricing.
- Try to arrive early on weekdays to avoid weekend backups and long waits at the scale.
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