Waste Management - Woodland Meadows Security Landfill

This is the Woodland Meadows Security Landfill on Van Born Road in Wayne - a big regional landfill that handles the final burial of municipal and commercial trash. Neighbors, landscapers, and haulers all end up here when other drop-offs or recycling centers won't take a load. It's the kind of place where trucks and pickup beds line up for weighing and dumping.

Drive up and you'll see a staffed entrance booth and a scale house where vehicles are routed for weighing; tipping fees are assessed based on weight or vehicle type, so expect to be weighed in and out. The site is large with long paved drives and compacted dirt tipping areas; commercial rigs and roll-offs are common sights alongside residential pickups. Recycling or bottle returns aren't handled here the same way as deposit-return centers in Michigan, so separate trips might be needed for beverage containers. Lines can build during weekends and spring cleanups, and the dump face and cover equipment are visible from the drop-off points.