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River Parish Disposal is the local disposal site on Airline Drive in Metairie, used by homeowners with big cleanups and by small contractors hauling loads from around town. Expect a working, no-frills place where trucks and pickups come and go throughout the day.
Drive up the entrance and there’s usually a small booth and scales where vehicles stop to be weighed - charges are commonly by weight so there’s typically a second stop on the way out. The yard is open-air with large dirt and gravel driving areas and piles of material visible from the entrance; things can get muddy after rain. After the weigh-in, pull through to the tipping area and back out to the exit scale the same way most commercial sites operate. Look for wet-weather wear on the ground and raised curbs or ramps for dumping heavier loads.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads with a tarp and tie things down-wind and rain are common here, and loose debris can come off in traffic.
- Bring a shovel or straps; larger loads sometimes need a little extra effort to break apart or shift before dumping.
- Plan for slower turnaround on weekends and the weeks after storms, when lines and yard congestion tend to spike.
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