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Candler County Public Works on Land Fill Rd is the local spot for dropping off household and community trash for Metter and surrounding areas. Neighbors bring everything from pickup loads after yard work to the occasional trailer load from a small remodel. It’s a working county site, not a tidy retail place - expect a practical, no-frills setup.
There’s a small entrance area with a booth where vehicles stop briefly before moving on; larger trucks and trailers need room to swing. The site itself is open with piles and compacted areas rather than neat rows, so follow the people in front of you if unsure where to go. Pull up slowly - uneven ground and loose gravel are common - and be ready to unload onto the appropriate pile or into a roll-off. Lines build on weekends and during spring cleanups, so a short wait is normal.
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Before You Go
- Bring gloves, boots, and a tarp for loose loads; the ground can be muddy or dusty depending on weather.
- Take a buddy to help unload bigger items or to guide backing up with a trailer - there’s not always a lot of room to maneuver.
- Plan for potential weekend queues; arriving earlier in the day usually helps avoid the longest waits.
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