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Rubbage Landfill is the county landfill serving Port Gibson and nearby rural areas. Local residents and commercial haulers use it as the final place to bury household and construction debris; it's a working landfill rather than a drop-off recycle center.
Drive up to a weigh scale when coming in - tipping fees are typically charged by weight, so vehicles are weighed on the way in and again on the way out. There is usually an entrance booth or pay station where loads are documented before being directed to the disposal area. The site looks like compacted dirt and rolling berms with heavy equipment moving trash into cells; expect a lot of gravel, tire tracks, and some dust. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get busy, so lines at the scale are common.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp before leaving home so nothing blows out on the route or at the site.
- Bring paperwork that proves residence or business status if needed for differential rates - many landfills differentiate residential and commercial loads.
- Wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground; getting out to direct a load or flatten a tarp is often necessary.
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