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Orchard Hills Landfill is the large burial site off IL‑251 in Davis Junction that handles regional trash and commercial hauls. Homeowners, local haulers and contractors all use it when material needs to be buried rather than recycled. The place looks industrial - not landscaped - so expect a working facility feel.
Pull up to a small scale/entry booth where vehicles typically stop; most landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so there’s usually a weigh‑in. After that, trucks get routed across wide gravel lanes to dumping areas while smaller loads are directed to easier unload spots. Expect heavy equipment on the ridges - compactors and dozers moving material - and tall berms of cover dirt. Busy weekends and spring cleanup periods commonly have lines, so plan for a short wait.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose loads before heading out; windy or bumpy gravel roads will turn unsecured debris into a bigger hassle.
- Pre-sort bulky items and mixed trash at home when possible to speed unloading and limit back-and-forth on site.
- Assume fees are weight-based and allow extra time on weekends or seasonal cleanup days when traffic backs up.
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