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Bartholomew County Landfill at 811 E 450 S in Columbus is where most of the county’s trash ends up - the final place for loads that get buried rather than taken to convenience centers. Locals, small contractors and county haulers all use it when a pickup or trailer is too full for the smaller drop-off sites.
The site is large and open, with heavy equipment and capped mounds visible from the entrance. There’s usually a scale and an entrance booth where vehicles stop to be weighed; tipping fees at landfills like this are typically charged by weight. After the scale, vehicles are routed to the active dumping area or to separate spots for bulky items, and commercial deliveries are commonly handled though they may follow different procedures and rates than residential loads. Weekends and spring-cleanup times can get backed up, so expect possible lineups.
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Before You Go
- Keep loads tarped or tied down - wind will scatter loose material and cleanup can slow everyone down.
- Try to go midweek or early in the morning to avoid weekend lines, especially during spring and fall cleanup seasons.
- Allow extra time if hauling commercial loads: the scale and different fee rules can add steps compared with a residential drop-off.
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