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A working landfill on the edge of Streator, mostly used by locals and local haulers hauling household and commercial loads. It’s the place trash ends up being buried rather than a transfer station or recycling center. Expect a practical, no-frills spot where trucks and pickup crews come through regularly.
Drive up the access road to a small entrance booth and a scale - vehicles usually stop to be weighed, so be ready to queue if others are ahead. The site is large earthworks and compacting equipment, with piles and cells visible from the drop-off area; it looks like heavy equipment territory rather than a neat recycling yard. Pull up where directed by signs or traffic flow, dump in the marked disposal area, then usually cross the scale again to finish the ticket process. Weekends and spring cleanup times can see backups, and larger commercial trucks are common.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads and secure debris - windy days scatter trash and create extra cleanup for everyone.
- Expect to stop on the scale twice: in and out; have any paperwork or vehicle info handy to keep the line moving.
- Bring work boots or sturdy shoes and plan for dust/gravel; the ground around drop areas can be rough and uneven.
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