Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A working Class III landfill on the west side of Pasco County, used by residents and commercial haulers dropping construction debris and regular trash. Located just off Hays Road in Spring Hill, this is the type of place trucks and pickup loads head to when there’s no other drop-off option nearby.
There’s a entrance booth and a scale to pull onto - tipping fees are charged by weight so most people stop twice, coming in and again when they leave. The site looks large and open, with long dirt roads, piles of compacted trash and separate piles or areas for yard material during busy seasons. Commercial loads are handled here as well, and during hurricane season or spring cleanups expect extra traffic and temporary staging areas for vegetative debris.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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