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Metro Disposal on Old Gentilly Rd is the neighborhood disposal site in New Orleans for folks clearing out yards, old furniture, and the usual household junk. The place is busy with pickups and small haulers most days, so it's worth knowing what to expect before heading over.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be prepared to queue behind trucks on busy days, especially weekends. There’s typically a drive-over scale and loads are weighed for charging, so expect to stop twice - once in and once out. The yard looks industrial: big piles of brush, roll-off containers, and heavy equipment moving around. Small vehicles can usually park and walk items to drop points, while larger rigs use pull-through lanes for unloading.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose loads with a tarp and tie things down; wind and traffic can scatter light debris.
- Wear gloves and closed-toe shoes, and have an extra pair of hands ready for heavy or awkward items.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible - weekends and spring cleanup times tend to have the longest lines.
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