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Brown County Land Fill is the county landfill just outside Hiawatha that locals use to get rid of household bulk trash and other large loads. People from town and surrounding rural areas come here when curbside pickup won’t do the job.
The entrance has a small booth and a drive-in area with a scale for bigger loads, so expect to pull up and pause while things get sorted. Driving in leads past piles and compacted cells, with trucks and heavy equipment moving around-watch your mirrors. Dumping areas are clearly separated from the drive lanes, and there are usually places to offload larger items rather than a curb‑side style drop. Weekend and spring cleanup traffic tends to be heavier, so lines can form and it may take extra time.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose items before leaving home so nothing blows out on the road or at the site.
- Have a plan for where bulky or heavy pieces will go in the truck; it makes unloading faster and keeps the line moving.
- Stay alert for loaders and transfer trucks on site, and follow directional signs or attendants when present to avoid blocking traffic.
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