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Central Landfill on US-11 in Poplarville is the big county landfill where locals and commercial haulers bring trash to be buried. Small pickup loads and large trucks both turn up here, so expect a working, industrial kind of place. It operates at a larger scale than a neighborhood drop-off and uses tipping fees assessed by weight, as most landfills do.
Drive in past an entrance booth and a scale; trucks get weighed and fees are based on weight, so there’s usually a second stop on the way out. The grounds are mostly gravel and dirt, with big mounds and a working face where loads are tipped. Pull-up space can be tight when contractors are there, and there’s often dust and road grime on vehicles. Expect basic, no-frills facilities rather than anything tidy or landscaped.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads with a tarp or tie things down so nothing blows out on the drive; loose debris slows everyone down and can get expensive if it falls off.
- Plan for a second stop at the scale-drivers often say you’ll stop in, proceed to tip, then stop again to be weighed out-so allow a few extra minutes.
- Bring gloves and straps for heavy items and be ready to maneuver on gravel; trailers and low cars can scrape, and the tipping area can be a bit uneven.
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