Prairie Valley Landfill

Prairie Valley Landfill on Highway 19 north of Cuba is where residents, landscapers and hauling trucks drop larger loads that won’t fit in curbside pickup. It’s the local landfill for the area - not a transfer station or recycling center, but the place garbage gets buried. Expect to see a steady flow of commercial vehicles as well as pickup trucks on busier days.

There’s usually a scale and a tipping fee structure at landfills like this, so plan for at least one weigh-in during your visit; fees are commonly based on weight or a set minimum. Pull into the entrance area and follow the traffic of other trucks out to the active dumping cell; the site is large with dirt roads, berms and open working faces, so expect some dust and uneven ground. Lines build during weekends and seasonal cleanups, so there can be a wait before getting to the tipping spot. After unloading most drivers go back across the scale for a final weight.