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.
Read more →Small county landfill out on Central Road near Grace that locals and small haulers use when curbside pickup isn’t an option. It’s the kind of place farmers, contractors, and residents swing by with trailer loads and old mattresses. Expect a straightforward rural landfill rather than a big-city transfer station.
There’s usually a scale you’ll cross coming in and again on the way out, since tipping fees are charged by weight at most county landfills. Pull up to the entrance booth area to check in, then drive up to the active working face or drop-off pad; the site looks like typical lined cells and dirt berms with piles of compacted material. The ground is likely gravel and can be rutted after wet weather, so take it slow with trailers. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at county landfills, but they’re handled like heavier loads and go across the scale just the same.
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