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Scott County Solid Waste in Forest is the county spot where local households drop off regular trash, yard debris, and recyclables. Folks from around Scott County use it for weekend cleanups and smaller loads that won’t go to a landfill directly.
Drive in off E 1st St and look for the entrance booth and a scale area - there’s usually a person at the booth when open, and vehicles often have to pull forward to be weighed. The site is open-air with rows of containers and piles for different materials; expect concrete pads and gravel driving surfaces rather than paved lanes. Trucks and trailers are common, so give larger vehicles plenty of room when maneuvering. Weekends and spring cleanup times get crowded, so lines at the booth and slower unloading are normal.
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Before You Go
- Have proof of Scott County residency handy - county facilities commonly ask for it before letting residents through.
- Secure tarps and tie down loose trash; wind and passing trucks can scatter unsecured loads.
- Sort bulky items and recyclables before pulling up to the booth to speed up unloading and avoid extra trips.
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