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A county landfill just outside Oneida that mostly handles final disposal - the kind of place locals and commercial haulers bring mixed loads for burial. Small-town feel compared with big Chicago-area sites, so traffic is lighter most days and the setup is basic rather than fancy.
Drive in past an entrance booth and you'll usually pull up to a scale; charges are by weight so tipping fees are assessed based on what the scale records and vehicle type. After weighing in, follow the haul road to the working face where trucks unload; the site looks like mounded earth with heavy equipment moving material. On the way out there's a return weigh-in so plan for a short stop before leaving, and expect gravel drives, dust in dry weather, and mud when it rains.
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Before You Go
- Have loads covered or secured for the trip - loose stuff tends to blow out on the approach roads and creates extra hassle.
- Be prepared to back up and position the truck at the unloading spot; larger trucks navigate these sites better than small pickups with trailers.
- Avoid peak cleanup times like spring weekends if possible - lines and wait times increase noticeably then.
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