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CWM Lake Charles sits off John Brannon Road in Sulphur and is the local spot people use for household and small contractor disposal. Big trucks and pickups frequent the place, so expect a working, industrial feel rather than a tidy drop‑off lot.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there's a scale you’ll cross coming in and likely again on the way out since charging is by weight. Pull-up lanes lead toward large open tipping areas and containment cells - the ground can get muddy fast in wet weather. Signs and basic site infrastructure guide traffic, and during heavy rain or after storms the site looks and operates like a place used to handling high moisture loads.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loads with a tarp before leaving the truck so wet debris doesn’t blow or slop out during transit and while waiting in line.
- Wear boots and expect mud after rain; the roads into the tipping area can be slick and rough.
- Allow extra time on weekends or after storms-lines and backups are common, especially during spring cleanup and hurricane season.
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