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Thomas County Landfill is the main disposal site serving Colby and the surrounding counties in northwest Kansas. Local residents and haulers drop off household trash, construction debris and commercial loads here. It’s a working landfill-big, open and set up for trucks rather than curbside pickup.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale; this type of facility charges by weight and tipping fees apply so most vehicles stop twice. The site is large with dirt/gravel roads and piles of cover material and compacted trash visible from the driving lanes. Commercial trucks and roll-offs are handled here, so expect tractor-trailers and bobcats moving material during weekdays. Recycling or smaller drop-off bins, if present, are usually off to the side near the entrance area.
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Before You Go
- Have loads tarped and secure for the highway-loose debris is a hassle and common for this route.
- Plan for a bit of dust and rough ground; trucks and heavy equipment make the access roads uneven.
- Allow extra time on weekends or spring cleanup days since traffic and wait times can spike.
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