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Legacy Landfill is the big county landfill just south of Jonesboro, where trash that won't be taken to a transfer station ends up. Neighbors, contractors and commercial haulers all use it - it's the final burial point for local solid waste. Expect a working, no-frills site rather than anything like a drop-off center.
Drive up a gravel or paved drive to an entrance booth and a scale; loads are weighed so plan for a stop when you in and again when you leave. The tipping area is a large open cell where trucks and pickups pull up to dump, with mounded soil and cover material visible around the site. Commercial trucks are a common sight alongside pickups and trailers, so watch for heavy vehicles moving slowly. Lines can form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, and the place looks utilitarian - heavy equipment, compacted cells, and perimeter fencing.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads so debris doesn't blow out while driving or get rejected during unloading.
- Allow extra time on weekends and spring cleanup days - lines and slow-moving trucks are typical.
- Drive slowly and give space to heavy equipment; follow staff directions at the booth and on the tipping pad.
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