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Landfill
Benson Valley Landfill
Benson Valley Landfill, 2157 Highway 151, Frankfort, 40601, Kentucky
Benson Valley Landfill at 2157 Highway 151 in Frankfort is the local spot people use for big household cleanouts and contractor loads. It’s a landfill - the place where trash is buried - so expect an industrial setup rather than tidy drop-off bins.
There’s typically a scale and an entrance booth to stop at; landfills usually charge tipping fees by weight, so a weigh-in and weigh-out is common. The site looks like open fields with dirt drives, piles of compacted material and heavy equipment moving around. Pull up with your load secured and follow the traffic flow to the active dumping area, watching for large trucks. Weekends and spring cleanup times get backed up, so lines can form.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose loads - debris blowing out on the drive is a frequent nuisance.
- Separate bulky items (metal, appliances, tires) before getting out of the truck; it saves time when different unloading spots are used.
- Avoid peak times if possible; early weekday mornings usually move faster than weekends or seasonal clean-up days.
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