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Ada County Landfill
Ada County Landfill, 10300 Seamans Gulch Road, Boise, 83714, Idaho
Ada County Landfill on Seamans Gulch Road is the county dump people use when clearing out a house or when contractors need somewhere to drop big loads. Expect both small pickup trucks and larger commercial haulers working the place.
There’s a booth and a truck scale, and tipping fees are charged by weight, so vehicles get weighed during the visit. Pull onto the scale, follow directions to a dumping spot, tip the load, then cross the scale again for the final weight - it’s common to stop more than once. The site feels industrial: dirt ramps, heavy equipment moving material, and open cells where trash is buried. Commercial trucks are common, so lines can form behind big rigs especially during busy cleanup periods.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with a tarp or straps - wind and passing trucks can scatter debris and make unloading take longer.
- Sort bulky items and anything that needs special handling before getting out of the truck to speed the process.
- Try to avoid weekend mornings in spring or other known cleanup seasons, since backups and longer waits are more likely.
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