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A working landfill on the outskirts of New Iberia that handles day-to-day trash from homes and businesses. Locals and small haulers use it when curbside pickup won't do or for bigger loads. Expect a functional, no-frills site rather than anything polished.
Drive up Coteau Road and you'll see the entrance booth and scale - most traffic stops twice: in and out, since tipping fees are weight-based. The site is large, with rolling cells and compacted dirt roads; during wet weather the ground can get soft, so trucks tend to slow down. There are areas where trucks queue, especially on busy weekends or after storms, and signs and attendants direct traffic at the gate.
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Before You Go
- Bring a sturdy tarp and straps for loose loads; high-moisture waste is common here, so loads can be muddy after rain.
- Leave extra time on weekends and storm-cleanup days - lines for the scale and gate can form and move slowly.
- Have paperwork and vehicle ID easy to reach; the gate process moves smoother when drivers are ready to state load type and vehicle weight.
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