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State Route 85 Landfill
State Route 85 Landfill, 28633 W. Patterson Road, Buckeye, 85326, Arizona
State Route 85 Landfill at 28633 W. Patterson Road is the Buckeye-area landfill for household junk and contractor loads. Locals and commercial haulers use it, so expect a working-site atmosphere rather than a neat, quiet drop-off.
Pull up to an entrance booth and cross a scale; tipping fees are charged by weight, so a second weigh-out on the way back is common. Past the booth, there are big piles, dozers and dump trucks moving around - dusty in dry weather and muddy after rains. Drive slowly on rough ground and follow the traffic flow to the active dumping area; it looks like an open pit more than a tidy station. Weekends and spring-cleanup periods often mean lines and wait times.
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Before You Go
- Avoid weekend afternoons and major holiday weekends if possible - those are the busiest times and lines build up fast.
- Tarp and secure loose items well; wind and passing trucks can blow debris off an unsecured load.
- Allow extra time for the two-stop weigh process (in and out) since tipping fees are based on weight.
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