Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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(866) 909-4458A working landfill on the outskirts of Ball Ground, used by homeowners, contractors and haulers bringing loads that get buried rather than recycled. It’s the kind of place local landscapers and folks clearing out attics head to when a truck or trailer is full.
Drive in and notice a scale house where trucks stop to be weighed - tipping fees are generally charged by weight at places like this, so expect to pause twice: once in and once out. The site is large and mostly open-dirt roads, compacted piles, and equipment moving around-so take it slow when pulling a trailer. There’s usually an entrance booth you’ll pull up to before being directed toward the active tipping area, and recycling or drop-off bins, if present, tend to sit off to the side.
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