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Rawlins County Landfill
Rawlins County Landfill, 16278 Highway 25, Atwood, 67730, Kansas
Rawlins County Landfill sits out on Highway 25 just outside Atwood. Locals - farmers, contractors and households - bring heavy loads and everyday trash here to be buried at the county landfill.
There’s a scale and a small scale house/booth near the entrance; landfills like this generally charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to be weighed in and out. Pull up to the scale lane and follow the line of trucks to the active cell or pit to unload. The site is mostly gravel roads, dirt cells and heavy equipment moving around, so it can be dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Commercial trucks commonly use the place, though exact fees and any load limits are set by the county.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose material before leaving - it keeps the load from blowing around and speeds unloading.
- Have the address handy (16278 Highway 25, Atwood) and be ready to identify a commercial load if that’s what you’re dropping off, since commercial loads are handled differently.
- Skip peak times if possible; weekends and spring cleanups tend to back traffic up, so weekdays or early mornings usually move faster.
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