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Pocomoke Landfill on Byrd Road is the local municipal landfill used by residents and contractors from around Pocomoke City. It’s where loads get buried - everything from household trash to larger commercial deliveries ends up here. Tipping fees are handled by weight at a scale and what can be dropped off varies by site and Maryland rules.
Pull in past a small entrance booth and drive over a scale, so plan to stop to be weighed and again when you leave. The working area is out in the open with dirt roads, heavy equipment moving around, and visible mounds where material has been buried. Vehicles usually pull up to an active tipping area to unload; the site gets dusty when dry and pretty muddy after rain. Recycling or drop-off containers, when present, are generally grouped near the main working area.
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Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads before leaving home so debris doesn’t blow out on the way.
- Wear sturdy shoes and expect mud or dust depending on the weather; a change of clothes can be handy.
- Sort materials roughly ahead of time (metal, recyclables, general trash) to speed unloading since fees are assessed by weight.
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