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Pine Ridge Landfill is the big municipal dump just off Rex Road that handles final disposal for residential and commercial haulers in Winter Garden. Neighbors, landscapers and small contractors use this site when trash, construction debris or large cleanups need to be buried rather than recycled or mulched.
Expect a wide, open site with a staffed entrance booth and a drive-over scale - loads are typically weighed so there’s a stop at the scale on the way in and again leaving. Pull up to the booth for directions, then follow signage to the unloading area; the landfill face and working cells are obvious from the drive with heavy equipment moving material. There are usually separate spots for yard/green waste at Florida facilities like this, and during hurricane season the place gets busier with debris piles and longer lines.
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Before You Go
- Have your load secured and ready to dump before entering; the scale stop and booth process moves slowly if people are still shifting trash.
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose debris - windy days will scatter yard waste and make unloading messier.
- Avoid weekend afternoons if possible; spring cleanup and post-storm periods create backups and longer wait times.
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