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A working landfill in Pembroke that handles household and larger loads for final disposal. Neighbors, landscapers, and small haulers use it when recycling or transfer options won't take the material.
Drive up to a small entrance area with a scale and an attendant booth nearby; most people stop to get weighed before heading into the tipping zone. The site is big - open tipping faces, compacted cover soil, and trucks moving around, so watch for heavy equipment. Recycling and banned-item rules in Massachusetts mean some materials won't be taken at the landfill, so many folks separate recyclables and problem items beforehand. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so there can be a wait before getting to the tipping area.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads so nothing blows out while waiting in line or driving through the site.
- Sort out recycled materials and anything likely banned under Massachusetts rules before coming to avoid being turned away.
- Plan to stop on the scale - most people expect to be weighed and charged by weight, and peak times like weekend mornings get backed up.
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