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This is the North Dade Landfill in Miami Gardens - a large county landfill used by residents and haulers alike. Lots of people bring household and yard debris here, and commercial trucks drop off loads as well. It’s the kind of place where you’ll see steady traffic, especially after storms or on weekend cleanup days.
Drive up to an entrance booth and get waved through to a scale; tipping fees are charged by weight so expect to stop on the way out for a second weigh-in. The site is expansive with long rows of working faces and piles; yard waste piles are usually separate from the main landfill cell. Trucks and trailers move slowly; follow the directions of onsite signs or flaggers and pull up where instructed to dump. Weekends and post-hurricane periods are the busiest times, so lines and wait times can stretch into the road.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose yard waste - windy days scatter debris and staff will point out where to unload.
- Have a plan for vehicle placement before dumping; backing into a pit or platform is common and makes the process quicker.
- Expect to stop at a scale both entering and exiting since fees are weight-based; allow extra time during peak periods like weekends or after storms.
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