Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small-town landfill just off 1st Street West in Cheyenne Wells. Locals and haulers drop residential and commercial loads here; it's the sort of place used when trash won't fit in the curbside bin. The site looks like a working dump rather than a civic park-practical and no-frills.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and drive past a scale-loads are typically weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect to stop twice if bringing a truck. The working face and rows of compacted cells are visible from the access road, with recycling or drop-off bins usually set aside near the entrance. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so there can be a wait; bring something to tie down debris and be prepared to shuffle trailers or separate bulky items before getting to the drop point.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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