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Small-town disposal site that locals use when they need to drop off household trash and small cleanups. Located on Truck Street in Placerville, it serves neighborhood pickups and pickup-truck loads from around town. Expect a working, no-frills spot rather than a polished recycling center.
Drive up to an entrance booth and wait a short moment at a window or gate before being directed in - there’s usually a spot to pull up and get instructions. A scale is typically crossed on the way in or out so vehicles stop twice if charged by weight. The yard has piles and bins visible from the drive; everything looks industrial with concrete pads, roll-offs, and clear paths for trucks. Weekends and spring cleanup bring lines and slower movement through the site.
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Before You Go
- Sort recyclables and organics at home as much as possible - California rules make separation common and it speeds things up at the gate.
- Cover loose loads with a tarp and tie things down; dusty or flying debris causes delays and extra handling.
- Bring a helper for unloading if using a pickup or trailer; it’s easier and faster to have someone guide where items go and to hand up heavier things.
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