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County Landfill on Main is the big regional dump outside Atwood that local households and businesses use when the small town drop-offs won't cut it. It handles larger loads from around the county and beyond, so expect a place built for scale rather than convenience.
Drive up the long access road and you’ll see a scale house near the entrance; the site charges by weight, so there’s a weigh-in and weigh-out process. Pull into the booth area to get directed, then follow the gravel lanes past rows of compacted cells and working faces where trucks tip. The site looks industrial - heavy equipment, dirt ramps, and big piles - and commercial trucks are common alongside pick-up loads from residents.
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Before You Go
- Have your load secured and easy to dump; large trucks and limited room at the tipping face make quick maneuvering helpful.
- Bring something to cover dusty gravel surfaces on shoes and in the cab; wind kicks up dirt around the active areas.
- Plan for extra time during spring clean-up or weekend mornings when lines of trucks and trailers can form at the scale.
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