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Lumpkin County Landfill in Dahlonega is the county's primary place where trash ends up being buried and is used by residents and local contractors. It’s a working landfill on Barlow Road that handles everything heavier than what goes at a curbside pickup.
There’s a scale house to stop at and drivers usually have to pull forward to the scales for a weigh-in and again on the way out since charges are by weight. Gravel drives and large compacted dirt piles frame the site; bring a vehicle that can handle rutted surfaces and give yourself a little extra time to maneuver. Commercial loads are accepted, so trucks and trailers are common and the traffic can be slower when multiple haulers are there.
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- Cover loads with a tarp and secure loose debris so nothing blows out on the road; it speeds unloading and avoids mess on the approach.
- Separate items in the truck bed (wood vs. bulky debris) before getting to the drop-off area so dumping goes faster and avoids unnecessary shuffling.
- Avoid weekend mornings and major spring cleanup days if possible - those are the times lines and wait times tend to stretch out.
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