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Mercer County KY Landfill is the county landfill in Harrodsburg where household and commercial trash gets buried. Locals and small haulers bring loads here; it's the kind of place used when curbside pickup or transfer stations won't do the job. The facility sits on W Lexington Street just off the main part of town.
Drive up to a weigh scale and an entrance booth; vehicles are typically sent across the scale so loads are charged by weight, with standard tipping fees applied. After checking in at the booth, pull through to the active cell or drop-off pad as directed - the site is mostly open dirt and compacted areas, not paved like a retail parking lot. Expect to stop again on the outbound scale so the truck is weighed empty and charges are finalized.
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Before You Go
- Bring proper loading - loose material will shift and slow the unload; tarps help keep things contained during travel and at the drop-off.
- Have paperwork or load manifests for commercial deliveries ready and easily accessible to speed the check-in process.
- Plan for waits on weekends and during seasonal cleanups; arriving midweek or early in the morning often means shorter lines and quicker turnarounds.
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