Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →Brunswick Landfill, Graham Road, Brunswick, 04011, Maine
Brunswick Landfill on Graham Road is where most household trash and contractor loads end up around Brunswick. Neighbors and local haulers use it for final disposal rather than recycling. It has a working, industrial feel - expect trucks, dirt roads, and heavy equipment moving about.
Drive in and there’s an entrance booth and a scale; tipping fees at landfills are typically charged by weight, so stopping to be weighed is normal. After the scale, vehicles are directed to the active tipping area where loads are dumped and compacted, and commercial loads are usually accepted though often billed differently from residential ones. The site is large with open cells and dirt roads, so keep an eye out for loaders and dump trucks and follow the flow of traffic. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so be prepared for a wait at busy times.
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