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Landfill
Elkhart County Landfill
Elkhart County Landfill, 59530 CR 7 S, Elkhart, 46517, Indiana
Elkhart County Landfill is the county dump out on CR 7 S that locals and haulers use when stuff won’t fit in curbside pickup. Short drives by residents and commercial trucks both show up here; it’s the final place where trash gets buried rather than recycled.
Drive in and there’s a gate/scale area where vehicles are checked and tallied; landfills commonly charge tipping fees, often by weight, so plan for a weigh-in and weigh-out. The site is a working yard with piles of compacted material, heavy equipment moving around, and a clear spot where loads are dumped and pushed into place. Commercial loads are normally handled at landfills, but traffic can be slow when big trucks are going in and out. Bring patience and space on the approach - large rigs need room to maneuver.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Weekends and spring cleanup bring long lines; try a weekday if possible to shave time off the visit.
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home - loose debris blows everywhere and makes unloading slower.
- If towing a trailer, have someone spot while backing; the dump face and turn areas aren’t wide, and a few extra minutes to line up saves headaches.
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