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A working county landfill on the edge of town where most household and commercial trash ends up. Locals, landscapers, and haulers use it to get rid of big, heavy loads that won’t fit in curbside cans. It’s the final stop for buried refuse rather than a drop-off recycling center.
Drive up a short lane to an entrance booth and a visible scale; vehicles usually stop to be weighed before and after dumping since tipping fees are charged by weight. The site is large and mostly open - piles of compacted material, heavy equipment, and a few buildings are easy to spot from the approach. Pull up to the active cell where attendants direct traffic, then return to the scale for the outbound ticket. Lines build on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup, so there can be a wait.
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Before You Go
- Make sure loads are secured and tarps ready; loose debris blows off during the drive and can get you held up at the gate.
- Plan for extra time on weekends or during seasonal cleanups - arriving midweek or later in the day usually moves faster.
- Separate bulky items so they can be unloaded efficiently; a well-organized load saves time at the drop-off and on the scale.
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