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K & W Landfill on M-38 is the local dump for Ontonagon - the place trucks and pickup loads end up when they’re done with the driveway pile. Locals, contractors, and anyone hauling a big load use it; it's a classic rural landfill where trash is buried rather than processed.
Drive past a small entrance area with a scale and a pickup/entry booth; vehicles usually stop to check in and then proceed to the tipping area. The site is large and mostly bare earth with compacted cells and heavy equipment moving around, so watch for trucks and grader lines. Fees are handled on a weight basis with the scale used for in-and-out weighing, and there’s often a minimum charge for small residential loads. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at landfills of this type, so contractors frequently pull in alongside pickups.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps to keep loose material from flying off the truck; windy days will throw a mess across the road if not covered.
- Have your load staged so it’s easy to dump - the crew and equipment move faster if drivers can back in, dump, and head back to the scale without shuffling around.
- Expect some waiting during spring cleanups and weekends; arriving earlier in the day on a weekday usually means a quicker in-and-out.
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