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Cottonwood Hills is the small county waste spot just off Hillstown Road that locals from Marissa use for household trash drops and general cleanouts. Mostly serves residents from the surrounding rural area, so it feels more like a working yard than a polished public dump.
Pull through a simple entrance with a small booth and a drive-up area; there’s usually a scale or weigh station nearby so trucks stop twice. The site layout is open with piles and containers visible from the driveway, and surfaces are often gravel or packed dirt rather than paved lots. Recycle bins and bulky-item areas sit off to the side, and traffic backs up on weekends or during spring cleanups when everyone brings a trailer.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose loads and tie down tarps-wind can toss debris around on the drive in and out.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes; walking the site can mean uneven ground and sharp bits around dumping areas.
- If hauling a trailer, leave enough room to maneuver before committing to the scale/booth so larger trucks don’t block the road.
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