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Fitchburg/Westminster Landfill is the municipal landfill on Fitchburg Road that handles household and commercial trash for the Westminster area. People drop off everything they don’t recycle or can’t compost here, and local contractors bring big loads for disposal.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop on a scale - these places typically charge by weight and have different rates for residential and commercial loads. The tipping area is large and open, with compacted earth and piles of cover material; hauling trucks and pickups mix in the same lanes. Recycling and banned-item rules matter in Massachusetts, so expect signs or containers for separated items and some items won’t be allowed. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so the site can get busy and noisy with heavy equipment.
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Before You Go
- Have proof of residency handy if bringing a household load; many municipal landfills require it for residential rates.
- Secure loose material in the back of trucks and tarps to avoid blow-off; scattered debris slows everyone down and can get fined elsewhere.
- Sort recyclables and hazardous items at home before driving over - separating ahead of time usually saves time at the scale and keeps the trip simpler.
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