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Dynamite Dumpsters is the local dump on Audubon Drive that most Alexandria residents use for regular household cleanouts and small contractor drops. Located just off the main roads in town, it’s the kind of place locals swing by when a pickup bed or trailer is full and needs to be emptied.
Drive in and slow down for an entrance booth and a weigh scale - vehicles normally stop there to have loads recorded before heading to the tipping area. The site is open-air with large piles and roll-off containers visible from the driveway, and the ground can be muddy after rain because of Louisiana’s high moisture. Pull a trailer up straight to the dumping aprons, watch for heavy equipment moving around, and be prepared to stop again at the scale on the way out if they weigh departures.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose debris with a tarp before hauling, especially during storm season, so stuff doesn’t blow out on Audubon Drive.
- Bring work gloves and eye protection; the tipping area is rough and there’s usually broken lumber and metal mixed in with other loads.
- Avoid peak weekend times like spring cleanup when lines tend to back up; arrive midweek or early morning if possible.
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