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Rolling Meadows Landfill is the big burial site out off NW Highway 75 that serves Topeka and the surrounding counties. Local residents, small haulers and commercial trucks all use this place when they need to get rid of refuse that won’t fit in curbside pickup.
There’s a scales booth at the entrance so loads are charged by weight - plan to stop twice, once in and again on the way out. Pull up to the booth, they’ll direct where to dump, then drive out to the active cells and tip where staff indicate. The site looks like a long, gravel drive with large earth mounds and open tipping areas; expect slow-moving trucks and a dusty, industrial feel.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loads before heading in so debris doesn’t fly off on the road or get flagged on the way through.
- Leave extra time on weekends and during spring cleanup; lines and congestion are common when everyone’s clearing out junk.
- If bringing a commercial load, have any necessary paperwork or permits accessible and brace for a larger vehicle turnaround when backing into tipping spots.
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