Winnebago Landfill

Winnebago Landfill on Lindenwood Road is the big burial site outside Rockford where people haul bulky trash that won't fit in the regular pickup. Contractors, landscapers and neighbors with renovation or yard work loads end up here when a truck or trailer is needed. The site looks industrial from the road - not a drop-off center for small household bags.

A gatehouse and scale are part of the routine; tipping fees at landfills are generally charged by weight, so expect to stop for weighing on the way in and again when you leave. The property is large, with gravel access roads, heavy equipment and bermed mounds in the distance rather than neat parking lots. Commercial trucks and trailers are common at places this size, though exact acceptance rules and fees vary by facility. Lines can form on busy days, and windy days often mean a bit of dust and stray debris along the access road.