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Allen County Landfill is the big burial site for household and commercial trash near La Harpe, used by local residents and haulers from the surrounding counties. It’s the place where loads get tipped and covered over - not a transfer station or recycling depot.
Drive up the long approach off 2800th Street to a small entrance area and a scale; trucks typically stop to be weighed before and after dumping. Loads are tipped at the working face and covered with soil, so expect to back up to a berm or unloading area and watch for heavy equipment. Tipping fees are handled by weight, and the site accepts commercial loads as well as household trash, so larger trucks are common. The property is large and mostly dirt and gravel roads, with piles and compacted working cells visible from the access road.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose material before leaving - wind can spread debris on the road and at the tip face.
- Have paperwork ready if hauling commercially and know the vehicle weight so the scale process goes faster.
- Plan for dirt on tires and truck beds; bring a broom or tarp to keep local roads and the vehicle cleaner after unloading.
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