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Landfill
Bourne Landfill
Bourne Landfill, 201 MacArthur Boulevard Route 28, Bourne, 02532, Massachusetts
Bourne Landfill sits on MacArthur Boulevard (Route 28) and is where town residents and local contractors bring bulk trash and construction-type loads. It’s a large, working landfill - not a tidy drop-off - and what’s accepted and how much it costs is set by state and town rules.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and there will likely be a scale nearby; many landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to stop on the way in and again when leaving. The site is big: heavy equipment, piles of compacted fill and a working tipping area where trucks unload. Surfaces are often gravel and can get dusty or muddy depending on weather, and lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have vehicle registration or proof of residency/business handy before getting to the booth to speed things along.
- Secure and cover loads and separate obvious recyclables or large bulky items so unloading goes faster.
- Try to avoid weekend mornings and peak cleanup seasons if a shorter wait is important; bring gloves and sturdy shoes for walking around the site.
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