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Poinsett County Landfill at 704 N East St in Harrisburg is where trash ends up when it needs to be buried. Locals and contractors visit; county landfills commonly charge tipping fees by weight and may accept commercial loads, though fees and accepted materials vary by location.
On the way in there's usually an entrance booth and a scale, so expect to stop again on the way out for weighing. The site is a wide, working yard with visible piles and heavy equipment - dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Drivers pull up to the booth, are pointed to a dumping spot, unload, then return to the scale to weigh out. Weekends and spring-cleanup season are the busiest times and lines can form.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie loads down before leaving home to keep debris off the road and speed things up at the gate.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves-footing can be uneven and there’s dust or mud depending on the weather.
- Go midweek or early in the morning if possible; that’s when waits are usually shorter.
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