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Livonia Landfill (Reliable) is the big municipal landfill out past Torbert that handles regular household and commercial loads. Neighbors, landscapers, and haulers use it when trash needs to be buried rather than recycled or hauled elsewhere.
Drive in and you'll see the weigh station booth and scale-trucks stop on the way in and usually again when they leave, since tipping fees are weight-based and different for commercial versus residential loads. The site is expansive with active working cells and bermed areas; expect to share the road with roll-off trucks and tractor-trailers. There’s a clear flow from the entrance to the tipping area, and wet-weather protocols are noticeable during heavy rains, so surfaces can get muddy and slower to move through.
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Before You Go
- Bring a plan for where to pull up: large trucks need extra room to maneuver around the scale and the tipping face.
- Assume fees are charged by weight and that commercial loads are handled differently than residential ones.
- Avoid peak weekend mornings if possible-lines and wait times increase during seasonal clean-up periods and after storms.
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