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Summit County Landfill in Keystone is the county dump for big household cleanouts and contractors hauling to the mountains. Locals, landscapers and small haulers use it when curbside won’t cut it. It’s a working landfill tucked off County Road 66, not a tidy transfer station - think big open cells and heavy equipment.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then across a scale - the site charges by weight with a tipping-fee structure, so plan for a weigh-in and a weigh-out. The drop area is large and often dusty, with loaders and trucks moving material around; pull where directed and watch for traffic. Expect to wait on busy weekends and during spring cleanup when lines can form. The site looks industrial rather than landscaped: piles, compactors, and the typical smell of a landfill are part of the visit.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for covering the load on the drive in - wind can scatter debris on the approach road.
- If hauling commercial-size loads, allow extra time; commercial trucks are common and can take longer to unload and be weighed.
- Avoid peak weekend mornings if possible; midweek or late afternoons usually move faster during busy seasons.
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