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Small regional landfill just off IA-92 that farmers and Winterset households use for final disposal. It’s a working dump with heavy equipment and wide gravel roads, mostly handling both residential and commercial loads.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then past a large scale where vehicles are weighed and charged by weight; expect to stop on both the way in and the way out. Large gravel tipping pads and compacted dirt cells dominate the site, with front-end loaders and trucks moving material around. Recycling or drop-off bins, if present, are usually near the entrance area; commercial trucks commonly pull in alongside pickups and trailers. Lines can form during busy seasons like spring cleanup or after storms, so there can be waits on weekends or early evenings.
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Before You Go
- Have trailers secured and tarps ready; loose debris can make offloading slower and attract extra attention from operators.
- Approach the scale straight on and leave space behind your vehicle for the next truck so traffic keeps moving.
- Plan for dusty, uneven surfaces-bring sturdy footwear and expect to drive slowly on gravel inside the site.
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