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 →Southwest Regional Landfill, 24427 S Highway 85, Buckeye, 85326, Arizona
Southwest Regional Landfill at 24427 S Highway 85 in Buckeye is the big local dump where trash gets buried rather than recycled. Drivers range from homeowners with pickup loads to larger haulers who need a final disposal spot. The place feels industrial and busy-it's not a drop-off center, it's the endpoint for waste.
There’s an entrance area with a booth and a scale; most vehicles will stop to be weighed, so expect to wait your turn. The site is large with piles and working faces visible from the road, and trucks coming and going; pull up slowly so a scale operator or flagger can get you positioned. Tipping fees are charged by weight at the scale-residential loads often hit a minimum charge while commercial loads are typically billed per ton. Weekends and spring clean-up times get backed up, so lines and wait times are common then.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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