Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A straightforward disposal site out on E Trail Street that locals use for regular household and small contractor loads. It’s the kind of place neighbors swing by with trailer loads or a pickup full of junk rather than hauling things into town. Mostly serves Dodge City and the surrounding rural area-expect a working, practical setup rather than anything fancy.
Drive in past a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop on a scale; loads are typically weighed, so there’s a drive-on/drive-off flow. There’s a clear push of compacted dirt and gravel with large berms and piles where different materials are dropped, so maneuvering a trailer takes a bit of space. Pull up to the appropriate pile or drop-off point and back in where there’s room; staff or signage usually point the way but it’s low-key. The lot looks industrial-big equipment tracks, a few trucks, and open dumping areas rather than paved bays.
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