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Republic Sanitary Landfill is the active landfill on 702 K St just outside Belleville, the place locals and haulers head to when stuff needs to be buried. Neighbors bring household cleanouts and contractors roll in with heavier loads. Many landfills accept commercial loads, so expect to see trucks and trailers alongside pickup trucks.
A gravel drive leads to a small entrance booth and a scale - plan to stop and likely stop again on the way out, since tipping fees at landfills are typically charged by weight or by load. The site looks like large earth mounds and compacted cells with haul roads cutting across it; equipment and roll-offs are common sights. Pull up to the booth to check in, then follow the haul road to the active dumping area where crews manage the face.
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Before You Go
- Cover and strap down loose material; wind or passing traffic will scatter an unsecured load and cleanup slows everything down.
- Wear boots and bring gloves - the ground is usually gravel and can be muddy after rain, and a shovel or rake helps if something needs to be moved.
- Avoid weekend mornings and peak spring cleanup days if possible; lines and wait times can get long when lots of people are clearing out.
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