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Geyer Demolition Landfill sits at 685 70th St NE on the edge of Benson and handles demolition and other landfill-bound material. Local homeowners clearing out garages and contractors hauling rubble are the usual visitors. Like many county landfills, it handles both residential and commercial loads.
Drive up a gravel lane to an entrance booth and a scale; many landfills have drivers stop on the scale both in and out, so allow a bit of extra time. The site is basic - a working face, piles of fill and cover dirt, and gravel roads where trucks turn and back up. Tipping fees at places like this are typically structured by weight or by load, and commercial truckloads are commonly accepted. Busy times, especially weekend mornings and spring cleanup, can create lines and slowdowns.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose material with a tarp and tie things down - debris loves to blow and shed on the gravel approach.
- Separate loads as much as possible (concrete, metal, brush) before pulling up; it usually makes unloading quicker even if exact drop-off options vary.
- Arrive early on weekends or during spring cleanup, and allow extra room for larger trucks to maneuver on the site’s gravel ramps.
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