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 →Crystal Creek Inert Landfill LLC is a municipal-scale landfill in Gainesville that handles material meant to be buried rather than recycled. Neighbors, landscapers and contractors drop off construction-type debris and other inert materials here because it’s the final burial site for those loads.
Drive up to a clearly marked entrance on Monroe Drive and you’ll see a scalehouse and a weigh scale where trucks are recorded; tipping fees are typically assessed based on weight or volume at landfills of this type. Pull into the lane to check in at the booth, then follow the road toward the working face where trucks unload - the site is mostly open dirt and compacted cells rather than paved transfer bays. Expect piles of inert material, heavy equipment like compactors and dozers moving material, and a layout that directs traffic past the scale both in and out.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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