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A working county landfill on the edge of Great Bend used by residents and haulers from around Barton County. It’s the place trash ends up when the smaller drop-offs won’t take it, and commercial trucks come through regularly.
Drive in on a gravel access road and stop at a small scale booth-vehicles are weighed coming and going since tipping fees are based on weight. There’s a pronounced slope of compacted cover dirt and piles of incoming material; look for the scale house and follow the flow of traffic to the active cell. The site is large and more industrial than a neighborhood drop-off, so expect to back into a dumping area and then return to the scale for the outbound weight ticket. Recycling or household drop boxes, if present, are usually off to one side past the main entrance.
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Before You Go
- Bring a vehicle with a ramp or tailgate that makes backing and dumping easier; the receiving area can be uneven.
- Have materials secured so nothing blows out on the drive in; loose trash or lightweight items can scatter on the access road.
- Plan for slow-moving traffic during spring and fall cleanups-commercial trucks are common and can make the entrance congested.
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