Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A basic parish public works disposal spot just off Landfill Road, used by residents of Dry Prong and nearby areas for getting rid of household and yard refuse. Small-town, no-frills setup - people swing by with truckloads or trailer loads when they have cleanup to do.
Pull in past a small entrance booth and a couple of traffic cones that funnel vehicles toward the working area. There’s a scale and a place to stop for sorting or to offload; loads are typically weighed at facilities like this, so plan on a short pause. The site is mostly open pit and compacted cover areas, and it looks muddier after heavy rain - wet-weather protocols are common in Louisiana, so expect puddles and soft ground when it’s been stormy. Weekends, especially during seasonal cleanups, tend to get backed up at the gate.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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