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Landfill
East Regional Landfill (ERL)
East Regional Landfill (ERL), 8201 Schumaker Road, Bennett, 80102, Colorado
East Regional Landfill (ERL) sits out on Schumaker Road in Bennett and is the large landfill people from town and contractors use for bulky trash and construction haul. It's where loads get buried at the end of the line, so expect to see everything from pickups with household junk to big commercial trucks.
Pull up to an entrance booth and then a scale - tipping fees are generally based on weight, so plan for a weigh-in and weigh-out. The site is expansive: wide dirt roads, high cover piles, and active tipping areas for different kinds of loads. Follow the posted signs to the right dumping area; where to leave material depends on what you're carrying. Weekends and spring cleanup days get backed up, with lines more likely during peak hours.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home; loose trash and dust blow around on Schumaker Road and on the tipping areas.
- Build in time for the scale stops - allow extra minutes for weigh-in/weigh-out and for maneuvering around larger trucks.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible; standing room at the entrance fills up fast on weekend cleanup days and delays add up.
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