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A practical county solid waste site on US-270 that locals use for household trash, yard debris, and drop-off recycling. Folks from around Mount Ida swing by when they have a truckload or a trailer, not for small curbside pickups. Expect a working, no-frills place that handles a bit of everything for this end of the county.
Drive up off US-270 and you’ll see the service area and containers rather than a landscaped entrance. At facilities like this there’s usually an entrance point with someone checking vehicles and a scale nearby, so plan for a short stop before and after unloading. Recycling bins and yard-waste areas tend to be grouped to one side, with household trash and larger roll-offs beyond that. Weekends, especially in spring and fall cleanup seasons, can get backed up with pickup trucks and trailers waiting to pull in.
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Before You Go
- Bring tarps or straps to keep loose yard debris contained-windy days will scatter branches and leaves.
- Load trucks so the heaviest items are up front; it makes backing into a drop-off spot much quicker and less awkward.
- Go early on a weekday if possible; mid-morning weekends are the busiest times and lines form fast.
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