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CWI of Kentucky on Burnett Street handles local waste disposal for Paducah residents and small haulers. A steady stream of pickups and trailers come through for drop-offs and cleanup runs. Expect the place to feel functional and busy rather than polished.
Pull up to an entrance with an attendant booth and a scale where vehicles stop briefly for weighing. After that, follow the lane to open tipping pads and large containers scattered across a gravel-and-concrete yard. The site looks industrial-heavy equipment, dusty lanes, and trucks moving around-so keep a safe distance from active areas. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so wait times can get long.
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Before You Go
- Load things so they can be unloaded quickly: untie tarps, unlock tailgates, and keep loose items accessible.
- Secure and cover loose debris with straps or a tarp to prevent stuff blowing out on the drive in or during unloading.
- Aim for weekday mornings to avoid the worst lines, and have someone spot while backing into tight tipping spots.
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