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McGill Road Landfill is Jackson’s municipal landfill where household and commercial trash is buried; locals, landscapers and haulers use it when curbside or transfer options won’t do. The place handles large volumes, so big trucks are common and commercial loads are accepted alongside residential deliveries.
There’s a weigh scale you’ll drive over - tipping fees are charged by weight, so vehicles stop on the scale both in and out. An attendant booth sits near the entrance for check-in and directions, and the working face and piles of cover soil are visible from the access roads. Expect heavy equipment moving around, wide gravel drives to the drop-off points, and separate areas where recyclables or special loads might be set aside.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps; loose debris can blow out on the road and makes unloading slower.
- Plan for weekend congestion, especially during spring cleanup - lines at the scale can form early and hold up a trip.
- Have a clear plan for what’s being discarded so unloading goes quickly: larger items need room to maneuver and commercial trucks may want to pull straight to the drop area.
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