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Velpen C-D Landfill is the local burial site for municipal and commercial trash just south of town. People from around the county bring household cleanouts, construction debris and larger commercial loads here. The place feels big and industrial - not a drop-off center - so come prepared for a working landfill environment.
Drive up the access road and look for the entrance booth and scale area; many regional landfills have a weigh-in and weigh-out process, so plan for that. The site itself is mostly compacted dirt, cell faces and machinery, with traffic lanes for trucks and trailers to pull up to the tip-off points. Expect to be directed where to dump and then drive back over the scale if weight-based fees apply; commercial trucks are commonly handled at facilities like this, so there will be room for larger vehicles.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loads well - wind can scatter loose debris and cleanup falls to the vehicle owner.
- Bring a map or GPS; the address sits on State Rd 257 and the access road can be easy to miss if passing fast.
- Avoid weekend mornings or known local clean-up days if possible - lines and wait times get noticeably longer then.
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