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Plymouth County Landfill in Le Mars is the local burial site for household and farm trash; farmers and small businesses use it along with residents. It's a working landfill - big open cells, compactors, and room for commercial trucks alongside pickup loads.
Drive up the long gravel entrance toward a small scale/scalehouse setup like most county landfills - tipping is handled by weight, so plan for an in-and-out weigh. Pull into the booth area slowly and follow attendants or signage for where to dump; the active cells are out in the open and are often layered with exposed soil and heavy equipment. There are recycling or drop-off bins usually set off to the side, and lines can form on weekends and during spring farm cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before leaving home - the wind will scatter light debris on the approach road.
- Avoid midday weekends if possible; midweek mornings usually move faster during planting and harvest seasons.
- Bring somebody to help with heavy or awkward items and wear boots - the working area is rough, muddy after rain, and needs careful footing.
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