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.
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(301) 994-3677Small county transfer station on the north side of Valley Lee that locals use when hauling household junk or yard debris instead of driving to a distant landfill. Most users are residents dropping off full loads from pickup trucks, trailers, or small trailers from nearby farms and homes.
Pull up to a staffed entrance booth where attendants will direct traffic; there’s usually a scale nearby so vehicles may be weighed on the way in or out. The site is compact compared with big metro facilities - expect a handful of concrete bunkers, a tipping floor and compactors working in the center. Recycling and special drop-off containers are typically grouped off to one side past the booth, and trucks move through in a steady flow rather than a long, winding line.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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