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GFL Eagle Point Landfill at 8880 Old Federal Rd in Ball Ground is where trash from the area ends up when it needs to be buried. Locals and commercial haulers both use the site; big roll-off trucks and dump rigs are a common sight. The operation is large-scale, with long stretches of worked cells and heavy equipment moving around.
Expect an entrance booth and a scale; many landfills operate on a weigh-in/weigh-out tipping fee system, so plan for a stop on the way in and again on the way out. Heavy equipment like compactors and dozers are active on the site, and the dumping areas are open and exposed rather than enclosed. Pull up carefully and give trucks plenty of room to maneuver; visibility can be dusty on dry days. Lines build up at busy times, so unloading can be slower than it looks.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loose loads - wind and passing trucks can spread debris and slow the process.
- Avoid peak weekend mornings if possible; those times tend to have the longest waits.
- Sort bulky items from general trash beforehand so unloading goes faster and fewer trips are needed.
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