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 →This is the Valley View Landfill on the edge of Decatur - the kind of place haulers and local businesses use when trash needs final burial. Most people bringing larger loads or commercial trucks will end up here rather than a transfer station; it’s a true landfill with visible working faces and heavy equipment moving around.
Drive up to a concrete scale and a small entrance booth where trucks queue to be weighed; expect to stop on the way in and again when leaving since tipping fees are typically assessed by weight. The site is large and open, with dirt roads, roll-off activity, and compacting machinery working the cells - big piles and steep slopes are common. Commercial loads are accepted here, so see trucks and trailers parked near the working area while smaller residential pickups usually pull up to an assigned spot to unload. Traffic can slow down during spring cleanups or weekends, and be prepared for dust and mud after rain.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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