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Landfill
Sturbridge Landfill
Sturbridge Landfill, 154 Breakneck Road, Sturbridge, 1556, Massachusetts
Sturbridge Landfill on Breakneck Road is where most local trash ends up - used by homeowners hauling yard waste and the occasional commercial truck. It’s a classic working landfill, so expect large equipment and open tipping areas rather than anything tidy or landscaped.
There’s usually a booth and a scale at the entrance; with landfills like this the tipping fee structure is generally weight-based, so vehicles stop on the scale and are weighed. Drive slowly on the gravel roads, and be prepared for dust and some noise from loaders and compactors. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and larger trucks are common alongside pickup trucks and trailers.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover loose loads or tie down debris - windy days make a mess and it’s faster for everyone if things don’t blow out.
- Sort bulky items and hazardous-looking stuff before getting in line so dumping goes quickly once it’s your turn.
- Try to come early on a weekday if possible; weekends and spring cleanups tend to be the busiest and take longer.
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