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A county landfill on the south side of Albany used by residents and businesses to get rid of large amounts of trash. This is the final burying site where trucks pull in, weigh in and dump what needs to be buried. Locals, contractors and haulers all use it when loads are too big for curbside pickup.
Drive past the entrance and you'll come up on a scalehouse with a booth where an attendant checks the load and directs traffic. Expect to pull onto a scale on the way in and stop again on the way out since tipping is charged by weight. The site itself is wide open with working faces, heavy equipment moving material and piles of compacted refuse; slow down and follow the attendant's directions where to dump. Recycling or drop-off bins, if present, are usually off to one side beyond the booth rather than mixed with the active landfill area.
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Before You Go
- Have items secured in the truck bed or trailer - wind and the movement of other vehicles can scatter loose debris.
- Plan for wait time on busy weekends or during seasonal cleanups; commercial haulers often queue up and can slow things down.
- Bring paperwork or identification that shows residency or business status if needed, since county facilities commonly require proof for certain load types.
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