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Augusta Solid Waste Landfill on Hatch Hill Rd is the municipal landfill in Augusta, Maine where residents and haulers bring trash to be buried. People use it for bigger loads that won't fit curbside pickups, not quick recycling drop-offs.
Many landfills of this type have an entrance booth and a scale; tipping fees are usually charged by weight or by load, so expect to be weighed. Pull up, get directed (often from the scale booth), then drive out to the active dumping area to tip your load. The site is generally open dirt/gravel with heavy equipment and piled cells in the distance, so the ground can be uneven and dusty. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to see lines, so there can be a short wait during those periods.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover any loose material before coming - wind and trucks will scatter uncontained loads.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves; expect uneven, muddy or dusty ground and some climbing when tipping.
- Keep proof of residency or municipal permits handy since many town facilities ask to see ID or a sticker for residential pricing.
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