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Deerfield Landfill is the town’s main place where trash gets buried and is used by residents and commercial haulers alike. Located off Lee Road in South Deerfield, it handles large loads the way a typical regional landfill does.
Drive up to an entrance booth and you’ll usually pull over onto a scale - tipping fees are typically charged by weight so expect a second stop on the way out. The site is big: open cells, compacted mounds of material, and the usual mix of roll-off trucks and pickup trucks circulating. Recyclables in Massachusetts often need to be separated, so many people unload sorted materials at clearly marked containers or small recycling areas near the entrance. Weekends and spring cleanup periods tend to be the busiest times, with lines of vehicles waiting to get through the gate.
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Before You Go
- Sort and separate recycling and banned items before getting there-Massachusetts has strict recycling rules, and separating saves time at the gate.
- Bring straps or tarps to secure loose loads; debris can shift on the drive in and out and some places check that loads are covered.
- Plan for potential wait time on weekends or during spring cleanup and pull into the scale lane with paperwork and any registration handy to move through faster.
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