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The Town of Patagonia Landfill on McKeown Ave is the small municipal dump used by Patagonia residents and nearby ranches. Locals and commercial haulers both make runs here when things won't fit in the curbside can.
Drive up to a simple, open site rather than a paved transfer station - think dirt ramps and piles of compacted rubbish. Many landfills this size have an entrance booth and a scale, so expect to stop to get weighed and possibly stop again on the way out if fees are charged by weight. Tipping fees typically follow a per-ton or per-load structure at facilities like this, so trips with mixed bulky items can add up. Watch for trucks and trailers maneuvering; weekends and spring cleanup season are the busiest times.
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Before You Go
- Tie down and cover loose loads - wind and dust make a mess and loose material slows unloading.
- Arrange the truck or trailer so backing up to the unloading point is easy; having a spotter saves time.
- Break down furniture and other bulky items beforehand when possible; it speeds unloading and helps control how much is weighed or counted.
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