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Landfill
Choctaw Road Landfill
Choctaw Road Landfill, 22249 Choctaw Road, Franklinton, 70438, Louisiana
Choctaw Road Landfill is the big county dump out on Choctaw Road in Franklinton - the place where everything that gets buried ends up. Locals, weekend DIYers with trailers and the trucks from hauling companies all use it when they need to get rid of large loads.
When you get there expect a scale house or entrance booth where trucks stop to be weighed; landfills typically charge tipping fees by weight, often with different rates for residential and commercial loads. Drive slowly on the gravel roads, pull up to the tip-off area when directed, then head back to the scale to be weighed out. The site looks industrial - heavy equipment, dirt ramps and big mounds - and lines can form on weekends or during spring cleanup.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose items on trailers; wind and passing trucks can turn a messy load into a safety problem.
- Have paperwork handy that might prove residency or vehicle ownership if claiming residential rates - many places ask for it at the booth.
- Bring work gloves and sturdy shoes; walking across the site is uneven and there’s usually mud after rain.
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