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 →A local disposal site in Jackson that most homeowners and small contractors use when they need to get rid of household junk or construction debris. It’s the sort of place people swing by with trailers, pickup beds, or carloads during a cleanup day. The yard is practical and no-frills-built for dropping stuff off, not for browsing.
Pull up to a simple entrance with a small booth and a lane for trucks and trailers; there’s usually a scale nearby so vehicles stop on the way in and sometimes again on the way out. The lot opens into a large paved area with pile sections and roll-off containers; larger trucks have room to maneuver but expect some dust and heavy equipment noise. Recycling containers sit off to one side past the initial driveway, separated from the main disposal piles. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busy, with lines forming and slower traffic flow toward the heaps.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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