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Tifton Landfill, on Mitchell Store Rd in Omega, GA, is the regional landfill where residential and commercial trash is buried. Locals and haulers use it for final disposal rather than drop-off recycling or transfer services. Expect a working, no-frills site rather than a customer-facing facility.
There’s usually a scale and an entrance booth to stop at so trucks get weighed and tipping fees are assessed by weight. Pull up to the booth, then follow signs or staff direction to the active dumping area and the scale for an exit weigh-in. The site looks industrial - large dirt cells, compactors, and piles of cover material - and big trucks are common, so watch for traffic. Weekends and spring cleanup times can have longer lines and slower traffic flow.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home; loose material can get messy and slow unloading for everyone.
- Have paperwork that identifies the vehicle or load handy if bringing a commercial or contracted delivery, since policies vary by site.
- Expect to share the working area with heavy equipment and trucks - keep children and pets out of the vehicle and stay well back when others are unloading.
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