Manzanola Landfill

Small county landfill on the edge of Manzanola that locals and haulers use when curbside pickup isn't an option. It handles household drop-offs and commercial loads, and functions as the final place where trash gets buried. Expect a no-frills, working-site feel rather than anything tidy or flashy.

Drive up a gravel lane to a single entrance with a small booth and a vehicle scale nearby-trucks stop to get weighed, so plan for that extra stop on the way out. The tipping area is open, with compacted dirt mounds and heavy equipment moving material around; washers, bins, and recycling aren’t neatly separated like at a transfer station. Commercial trucks are accepted, and there’s a clear distinction between residential drop-off piles and larger commercial tipping spots. Weekends and spring cleanup days bring a line, while weekdays are usually quieter but still active with loaders and haulers.