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Courtney Ridge Landfill is the final place trash gets buried near Sugar Creek, used by both households clearing out junk and by commercial haulers rolling in with full loads. Located on Rte 291, it’s the kind of big, no-frills operation common around the St. Louis area.
Expect a large site with heavy equipment and visible soil or cover piles; trucks are common and the site can look noisy. Most landfills like this use a drive-on scale and charge tipping fees by weight, so vehicles usually stop at a weigh station or booth before and after dumping. After weighing, drivers are directed to a drop-off area or cell where material is deposited and covered periodically. Weekends and spring cleanup times tend to be busier, so there can be lines of vehicles waiting to get through the scale.
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Before You Go
- Have documentation handy if hauling for a business, since commercial loads are commonly accepted and may be handled differently than small residential loads.
- Bring a clear cover or secure loose items on trailers-wind and passing trucks can make things messy during the drive across the site.
- Expect to stop at a scale and plan extra time for potential waits; peak times can add a noticeable delay compared with weekday off-peak visits.
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