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Madison County Solid Waste in Berea is the local spot for household trash, recyclables, and yard debris for county residents. Locals and small haulers use it when cleaning out a garage or doing seasonal yard work. The place is what it looks like: a county-run drop-off with an entrance booth and areas for different kinds of loads.
Drive up the lane and stop at the entrance booth to check in; expect to pull forward slowly as trucks and cars are moving inside. There’s a noticeable scale and paved area where larger loads get weighed and directed, with piles or containers for different materials farther in. The yard looks functional rather than tidy - gravel, big bins, and equipment around - so bring something sturdy to stand on if unloading. Weekends, especially spring cleanup weekends, tend to have a line of cars and pickups waiting to get in.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose loads with a tarp or tie them down so leaves, branches, and trash don’t blow out while driving through.
- Have the load sorted as much as possible before getting to the booth so unloading goes quicker once directed where to go.
- Plan for delays on weekend mornings and early spring; a midweek trip usually moves faster if that’s possible.
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