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Tower Road Landfill is the big burying site out by Commerce City that pulls both neighborhood pickups and commercial roll-offs. Trucks and trailers head here when there’s no other local drop-off, and it’s the kind of place contractors use regularly.
There’s a gated entrance with a scale booth where loads are weighed and tipping fees are calculated, so expect to stop and be directed before driving in. Big compactors, bulldozers and piles of cover dirt dominate the property; watch for heavy equipment moving around. After the scale, vehicles are routed to a tipping area where drivers unload and back away; then a return trip over the scale is common for final weighing. Lines build up on weekends and during spring clean-up, and commercial trucks are a regular sight alongside smaller residential vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Split mixed loads in the truck bed so unloading is quicker - it saves time when there’s a line.
- Arrive early on weekend mornings if possible; afternoon backups can add a long wait.
- Keep a clear path while unloading and stay well away from operating heavy equipment for safety.
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