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Small county landfill out on GA-247 near Kathleen, used by local residents and by people hauling construction or yard debris. It’s the kind of place where trucks and trailers are common and things get buried rather than sorted for reuse. Expect a working, no-frills site rather than anything shiny.
Drive up the long driveway off GA-247 and pull up to an entrance booth/scale area where vehicles are checked and weighed; landfills usually charge tipping fees by weight so there’s a stop on the way in and another on the way out. The site is large, with open cells and heavy equipment moving around - watch for loaders and compactors. Loads are unloaded at a drop-off area and then pushed into the working face; it’s dusty in dry months and muddy after rain. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to have more traffic, so lines or a short wait are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home; loose debris will blow out on the road and creates extra hassle at the gate.
- Plan to pull up to the scale/booth slowly and have any paperwork or proof of county residency ready so the process moves quicker.
- Aim for a weekday morning if possible to avoid crowds, and leave room in the pickup bed so items can be tossed or slid off safely.
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