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Small county landfill just outside Gunnison that locals use for household cleanouts, construction debris and farm junk. It’s the kind of place farmers, contractors and anyone clearing out a rental will end up at. The site sits off County Road 42C and handles the final dumping and burying of trash for the area.
There’s a weigh scale that trucks and big pickups use - tipping is charged by weight so most vehicles stop there at least twice. A small entrance booth is visible from the road where attendants direct traffic; pull up slowly and be ready to show what’s in the load if asked. The site is open-air with compacted cells and dirt access roads, and recycling/cleanup containers are usually clustered to one side. Busy weekends, especially spring cleanup, can mean lines and waiting to get through the gate.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials and have bags or boards ready before getting to the booth so unloading moves quicker.
- Keep a tarp and straps handy - loads that aren’t secure may be delayed for safety checks.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes; unloading heavy items on loose gravel or dirt is common so plan for a bit of manual work.
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