Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →County-operated landfill out on White House Road that handles the region's solid household and large loads. Locals, haulers and landscapers use it-it's the place where trash actually gets buried rather than recycled or reused.
A single-lane booth and a pair of heavy scales are visible from the approach; trucks usually stop at the booth and then pull onto the scale. The site is large and industrial - big compactors, dirt piles, and rows of working equipment are the main landmarks. Expect to drive slowly around a wide, gravelly working area and to be routed to a dumping spot; after dumping, most vehicles go back over the scale to be weighed again. Traffic can be heavy at peak times, with larger commercial rigs sharing the road with household trucks.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
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Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
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