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Foothill Sanitary Land Fill in Linden is the local spot for getting rid of bigger loads that won’t fit at the curb. Contractors, farmers and homeowners from around the area bring trailers and truckloads here. Expect a working, no-frills place where people drop off everything from yard debris to construction rubble.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop briefly before being waved in; most landfills use a scale so there’s usually a weigh-in on the way through. The site is open and dusty with dirt roads, mounded piles and heavy equipment moving around, so take it slow and follow the traffic flow. After weighing, vehicles are directed to different tipping spots - watch where other trucks go if unsure. Weekends and spring cleanup season get noticeably busier, with lines backing up more than on weekday mornings.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads; wind can send debris across the yard and into other vehicles.
- Sort materials at home into obvious groups (greens, bulky stuff, general trash) so unloading goes faster - California often requires separating organics from trash, so be ready to keep green material apart if asked.
- Aim for a weekday morning if possible to avoid the weekend line, and wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and can be slippery after rain.
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