Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A working landfill a few miles out on Mudline Road where most area residents and haulers bring household trash and larger loads. Big enough to handle commercial trucks as well as pickup-truck loads, it’s the final stop for material that can’t be dropped at smaller convenience centers. Locals swing by for cleanouts or when county drop-offs won’t take bulk items.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale; charges are typically calculated by weight so there’s a weigh-in and weigh-out. The site is open and spread out - dirt roads, compacted cells where material is buried, and a few staging areas for deliveries. Recycle or drop-off containers, if present, tend to be grouped near the entrance road, with larger commercial trucks directed toward the working face. Expect trucks coming and going and a working, dusty environment rather than a tidy transfer station.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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