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A working landfill on the Westbank, used by residents and commercial haulers in Jefferson Parish and surrounding areas. Big trucks roll in here alongside pickup loads during cleanups. The site handles final burial of municipal and commercial refuse and sees the high-moisture conditions common in Louisiana facilities.
Drive up US-90 and you'll see a gated entrance with an attendant booth and a drive-on scale nearby; loads are typically assessed by weight so expect to stop twice. The footprint is large - long access roads, dirt and gravel surfaces that get muddy after rain, and mounded cells where material is buried and covered. Commercial trucks can pull up in a separate lane for tipping, while smaller vehicles follow a different path to the drop-off point. Hurricane prep and wet-weather procedures are part of routine operations here, so expect to see water management features and perimeter berms.
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Before You Go
- Tie tarps down securely; wind from the river and passing semis can fling loose material.
- Bring a truck that can handle mud if it’s been raining - smaller cars can struggle on the access roads.
- Avoid weekend mornings during spring cleanup season when lines for the scale and booth tend to build up.
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