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Dickinson Sanitary Landfill is the county-scale burial site outside Abilene where household and commercial loads end up. Locals and haulers from surrounding areas bring full trucks and trailers here; it’s a working landfill, not a drop-off recycling center.
Drive in to a gated entrance with a scale house nearby; trucks usually stop to be weighed on the way in and again on the way out since tipping fees are charged by weight. The tipping area is open and can look bare - mounds, compacting equipment, and spread-out dumping spots rather than a tidy transfer station. Commercial loads are accepted, so expect larger trucks and trailers; lines can form during busy weekends or seasonal cleanups.
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Before You Go
- Have a plan for where to pull up in the pit area so dumping is quick - maneuvering big rigs near the active face can be tight.
- Secure loads before driving in; loose trash or debris can mean extra stops to clean up and slow things down for the next vehicle.
- Bring paperwork for commercial loads if required by a hauler or employer, and allow extra time on spring cleanup weekends when traffic is heavier.
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