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 →DeSac Disposal Inc. is the small town disposal site on Essex Street that local residents use for dropping off household trash. Neighbors bring carloads and small trailers here; it feels like a working, no-frills place rather than a polished recycling center. The facility handles community disposal needs for Whitman and nearby areas of Massachusetts.
Pull up to a single entrance where there’s usually a booth or checkpoint to report what’s being dropped off. A scale and weigh station is visible as part of the process - many area sites operate by weight, so expect to stop again on the way out. The property looks industrial: compactors or open bays, piles of material, and separate bins nearby for common recyclables if required by state rules. Weekends and spring cleanups can get busy, so there’s often a short line of cars and small trucks waiting to get in.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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