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Shafter-Wasco Sanitary Landfill
Shafter-Wasco Sanitary Landfill, 17621 Scofield Road, Shafter, 93263, California
Shafter-Wasco Sanitary Landfill at 17621 Scofield Road is the local landfill people use when trash needs to be buried rather than recycled. Big trucks and neighborhood pickups both show up here, so expect a working, industrial look - dirt piles, bulldozers, and a scalehouse by the gate.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then cross a scale; tipping fees are charged by weight, so there’s usually another stop on the way out. Pull into a single-file line and follow the traffic flow to the unloading area where heavy equipment moves material around. The site looks very functional rather than tidy - exposed soils, compacted cells, and machinery everywhere. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can back up the road.
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Before You Go
- Plan for two weigh-ins (in and out) since charges are weight-based - that extra stop adds a bit of time.
- Secure loads and cover loose items; dust and wind gusts are common and loose trash can blow out on Scofield Road.
- Try to avoid weekend and spring-cleanup peak times if wanting a faster trip; smaller drop-offs move quicker when the site is quieter.
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