Lake Charles Public Works Department

Small municipal drop-off on Broad Street used by Lake Charles residents for hauling household and yard material. Neighbors, pickup drivers and small contractors swing by when cleaning out garages or after storms. The site is the kind of place that sees extra traffic after heavy rain or hurricane cleanup.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale area where vehicles pause - many local yards use weight to sort loads, so be ready to stop twice. Drive slowly up to the gate, then follow the lanes toward the tipping areas and large open bays; the footprint is more industrial than tidy, with piles and equipment around. During wet weather the ground can get muddy and slick, so expect pooled water and damp debris from the region’s high-moisture conditions. Lines build up on weekends and especially after storms, so plan for some waiting and a bit of dust or mud on the truck.