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Mark Wright Construction & Disposal is the local disposal site off US-1 that folks from Columbia and nearby towns use to drop off household and construction rubbish. A working, no-frills place where trucks and pickup loads mix with the occasional car trailer.
Drive up the entrance and there’s a small booth and a scale area to look for; many rural disposal sites use scales and a booth, so expect to stop there. Pull up slowly-trucks back in and out, and larger loads need space to maneuver. The site is open-air with piles and containers rather than bins in a neat row, and winter weather can make the lanes icy or muddy. Weekends and spring cleanup bring more cars and trailers, so lines or short backups are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads so trash doesn’t blow out while driving or waiting in line.
- Have vehicles ready to back up and unload-bring gloves and a shovel for wet or frozen messes.
- Plan trips outside of known busy times (weekends and spring cleanup) to avoid long waits and tight maneuvering space.
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