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A big landfill out on Parr Boulevard that handles Richmond’s buried trash and larger commercial loads. Locals and contractors drop off mixed refuse here, and the site looks like what one expects from a working dump - large open cells, equipment moving dirt, and high berms of covered material.
There’s an entrance booth and a drive-over scale, so everyone stops in when they pull up and then again on the way out for weighing. Vehicles are directed where to tip, with heavy machinery nearby pushing and covering loads; it can be noisy and dusty. Because California rules push recycling and organics separation, many drivers will already have sorted loads before entering. Lines build on weekends and during spring cleanups, so plan for a bit of waiting when it’s busy.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose material - wind can scatter debris while driving and they usually expect loads to be contained.
- Have loads pre-sorted in the truck so dumping is quick; mixed piles take longer to unload and can slow everyone behind.
- Aim for midweek if possible; weekdays typically move faster than weekend drop-offs during neighborhood cleanup season.
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