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A working landfill just outside Ellijay where locals and contractors haul trash and construction debris for final disposal. The Gilmer Landfill Scale House is the little booth at the entrance that handles the weigh-in for loads heading onto the site.
Pull up to the scale house to be weighed - the site charges tipping fees based on weight, so expect to stop on the scale both going in and coming out. The scale is a small concrete pad with a booth beside it; staff there will record weights before directing vehicles onto the landfill area. The property looks like a typical rural landfill: open cells, equipment tracks, and piles of cover material, with traffic moving slowly between the scale, drop-off points, and exit.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have any necessary commercial paperwork or load identification ready before reaching the scale to speed the process.
- Secure loads well so nothing blows out on the road; loose debris can mean an extra cleanup stop at the site.
- Avoid busy weekend windows if possible - spring cleanup and Saturday mornings often see longer lines at the scale.
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