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MOA Landfill in Montmorency is the county dump for people in and around Atlanta, Michigan - farmers, contractors, and homeowners bringing loads that need burying. It’s a working landfill on a big parcel of land, used for final disposal of trash rather than recycling or drop-off reuse.
Drive up a short access road to an entrance booth and then across a scale; the site charges by weight so expect to stop at least twice. The tipping area is out in the open with heavy equipment moving piles around, so trucks and trailers pull up to a dump face or roll-off spots. There’s a clear flow: check in at the booth, drive onto the scale, drop the load, and head back over the scale for a final weight. Commercial loads are accepted and tipping fees are weight-based, with separate rates commonly in place for residential versus commercial deliveries.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loose material before coming - wind can make a mess and drivers enforce tarp rules during travel.
- Have vehicle and load info ready for the scale stop (truck plate, trailer hookup) since paperwork and weighing happen at entry and exit.
- Avoid weekend afternoons and spring-cleanup weekends if possible; those times often have the longest lines.
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