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Oak Grove Landfill is the big county landfill just off Gravel Pit Road that handles the final burial of trash for the Hattiesburg area. Locals and commercial haulers use it when smaller drop-off points won't take large or heavy loads, and it sits out on the edge of town where the road widens for truck traffic.
Drive in to a clearly marked entrance and pull up to the scale house; the site charges tipping fees based on weight, so vehicles are weighed. After getting directions at the booth, follow the haul roads to the working face where drivers tip and move on - the place looks like any active landfill with compacted earth, piles of cover dirt, and heavy equipment. Expect to stop at the scale again on the way out for an outbound weigh ticket, and give extra room for trucks turning and backing.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose trash with tarps and straps; winds can kick up and loads may be inspected before driving onto the scale.
- Allow extra time for the scale and for lining up behind larger trucks, especially on weekends and during seasonal cleanups.
- If hauling for a business, bring any required vehicle or load documentation and plan for the extra time commercial loads often need at the scale.
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