Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →5948 W State Road 67, Portland, IN 47371
(260) 729-5071Small county solid waste site in Portland, used by local homeowners and small haulers. Close to State Road 67, it handles everyday household trash plus recycling and yard waste options that county centers usually offer. Expect a working, no-frills spot rather than a flashy facility.
Places like this usually have a simple entrance with a booth or drop-off point where vehicles stop briefly; pull up and be ready to show that you’re dropping off residential material. There are often separate areas or containers for recycling and for yard debris, with larger roll-off bins or fenced sections for bulk items. The lot is practical - gravel or paved drives, big compactors or dumpsters, and traffic lanes that direct pickup trucks and trailers to different drop points. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busiest, so lines and a bit of waiting are common.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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