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A working landfill just off Landfill Rd in De Soto used by households and commercial haulers from around southern Illinois. It's the kind of place where local contractors drop big loads and neighbors bring their spring-cleanout junk. Expect a no-frills, rural facility rather than a busy urban transfer station.
There’s a weigh scale and an entrance booth near the road; trucks stop to be weighed and then head in to tip. The site is large and open with long dirt/graded driving areas and visible capped cells in the distance. Commercial loads are accepted, and tipping fees are handled through the weigh station structure rather than per-item charges. Lines can form on weekends or during seasonal cleanups, so the drive-up and weigh process may take a little extra time.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or secure load straps; wind can scatter loose debris on the approach roads and while waiting.
- Have paperwork and ID easily accessible for the weigh booth to speed things along for commercial drops or larger loads.
- If hauling bulky or heavy items, plan for extra time in case of a short line at the scale or slow moving vehicles on-site.
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