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Manatee County Landfill is the county’s main burying ground for household and commercial trash, used by residents, contractors, and haulers around Bradenton. It’s a large, industrial-looking place where trucks and pickups come to tip loads that won’t fit in curbside service.
Expect a big, open site with mounded cells and large trucks moving around; it looks more like a working site than a neat recycling center. There’s typically a weigh scale and an entrance booth area-landfills charge by weight, so vehicles stop on the way in and again on the way out. Drop-off points are spread out, with heavy equipment moving material into different sections and yard debris usually handled in separate piles. Lines form fast on weekends and after storms, so be ready for a wait during busy times.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or secure cover for loose debris-wind can turn an open load into a bigger mess on the drive in.
- Try midweek or early morning to avoid long lines; after storms and during spring cleanup expect heavier traffic.
- Sort bulky items and yard waste before getting to the gate so dumping is quicker and less confusing once on site.
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