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Redwood Landfill at 8950 Redwood Highway in Novato is the place where trash gets buried - the final stop for loads that don't go to recycling or composting. Residential folks with big cleanouts and commercial haulers both use it, so traffic can range from car trailers to large roll-off trucks.
A scalehouse/booth sits at the entrance and tipping is weight-based, so expect to be weighed. Drive up to the booth, then follow the flow of vehicles to the active dumping area; the site is large with compacted rows, dirt ramps and heavy equipment moving around. California rules mean organics and recyclables are handled differently than ordinary trash, so have those materials separated if they apply. Weekends and spring-cleanup season tend to back up the line, while midweek mornings run smoother.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp or straps - wind and trucks can send debris blowing on the highway and around the site.
- Plan for the scale process in your schedule: most users are weighed in and out, which adds time, and queueing is common on weekends.
- Sort organics and recyclables at home before driving over; California often requires separating green waste and that speeds unloading.
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