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Tunica Landfill is the regional landfill out by Bowdre Road that locals use when the curbside pickup or small convenience centers won’t take a big load. Haulers, contractors, and residents with large cleanouts all end up here - it’s where trash gets buried rather than dropped off for recycling.
There’s a scale and an attendant booth at the entrance, so plan to stop, get weighed, and then drive down to the active tipping area. The site is large and dusty with mounded cells and heavy equipment moving around; pull up slowly and follow the directional signs from the scale. Landfills of this scale typically charge tipping fees based on weight or volume and accept commercial loads, so commercial trucks are a common sight and may be routed differently than passenger vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose material with a tarp before hauling - the wind and passing trucks will scatter debris if it’s loose in the bed.
- Bring a plan for separating bulky items beforehand; separating metal, construction debris, or oversized items at the truck can speed the drop-off.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or spring cleanup weekends if possible - queues form and the scale line can get long.
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