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Jones Road Landfill is the big municipal dump out on Jones Road in Jacksonville, where everything that’s going to be buried ends up. Neighbors, landscapers and haulers all use the place when trash, bulky items or green waste need final disposal. It’s a working landfill - loud trucks, stacked soil, and visible cells from the road.
Drive up and there’s a scale house; this type of facility charges by weight so expect to stop on the scale both in and out. The entrance has a booth and lanes for commercial trucks and smaller vehicles to pull up; follow the traffic flow and signs to the tipping face. The site is large with mounded cells, compactors, and areas that look like ongoing construction, and yard waste or hurricane-debris handling is often separated off to one side at Florida landfills. Lines can form on weekends and after storms when volumes spike, so plan for a wait.
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Before You Go
- Bring a secure tarp and straps for loose loads - debris blowing off trucks is a real hassle and can get refused at the tipping area.
- Have a clear idea of what’s being hauled and how it’s loaded; separating bulky items from mixed loads saves time once at the tip face.
- Expect muddy or dusty conditions depending on weather; wear sturdy shoes and keep an eye out for heavy equipment and moving trucks on site.
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