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Landfill
North Dade Landfill
North Dade Landfill, 21500 NW 47th Avenue, Opa-Locka, 33055, Florida
North Dade Landfill on NW 47th Avenue is the local landfill for the Miami Gardens / Opa-Locka area - the place trash ends up to be buried. Both homeowners doing big cleanouts and commercial haulers use it, so expect a mix of pickup trucks and larger trucks on site.
This is a large, industrial-looking site with dirt and gravel surfaces, heavy equipment working the piles, and a lot of dust on windy days. Landfills typically have an entrance booth and a scale, and tipping fees are charged by weight; many accept commercial loads. Drive in slowly and follow the flow of trucks - vehicles are usually weighed, so plan for a stop or two. Weekends and spring-cleanup seasons get backed up, and hurricane season can cause temporary closures or delays.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Try for an early weekday visit if possible - mornings tend to move faster than weekends or post-storm rushes.
- Secure and tarp loose material before leaving home; wind and dust can scatter debris and add cleanup time.
- Bring a helper for heavy items and allow extra time if hauling a commercial truck, since larger loads often take longer to unload and process.
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