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Gibson County Landfill is the county landfill on the outskirts of Fort Branch, used by residents and local haulers for final disposal. It’s the place where household and commercial trash ends up when other options aren’t available.
There’s a scale near the entrance so vehicles are weighed on the way in or out and tipping fees are assessed by weight. A small drive-up booth or check point is typical at the entry, then a drive down to the active cells where trucks tip their loads. The site is large and mostly open dirt and compacted fill with machinery moving around; expect to share lanes with larger commercial trucks. Recycling or drop-off bins, if present, are usually set off to the side of the main tipping area.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or fasten loads well; wind can blow loose trash during the short drive from the entrance to the tipping area.
- Have an idea of whether the load is residential or commercial-landfills commonly have different fee structures for each.
- Watch for heavy equipment and give phrasing like 'where do you need to go?' a wide berth; vehicle turnaround space can be tight near the active cells.
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