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St Clair County Landfill in Smiths Creek is the county landfill where household and commercial trash gets buried. Big pickup loads, trailers and commercial trucks all use this place, and there’s a scale on site with tipping fees charged by weight. Expect a worksite vibe rather than anything fancy.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then over a drive‑over scale - vehicles are weighed so you’ll stop once on the way in and usually again after unloading. Follow the road to the active dumping area; there are large dirt cells, heavy equipment moving material and open spaces for trailers to pull in. Unload where directed, then return to the scale to be weighed out before leaving. Weather matters: dusty in dry spells and muddy when wet, so plan vehicle traction accordingly.
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Before You Go
- Sort and stage items in the truck or trailer before getting to the booth to speed unloading - separating bulky items from loose trash helps.
- Cover loose loads with a tarp so nothing blows out on the drive; since charges are by weight, keeping debris contained can save time and hassle.
- Avoid weekends and spring cleanup if possible - those times tend to have the longest lines and delays.
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