Republic Services Backridge Landfill

Republic Services Backridge Landfill is the big, earth-and-gravel landfill sitting out on State Hwy B near La Grange, used by both homeowners cleaning out garages and commercial haulers dropping off loads. The site handles the final disposal of trash and is run at a scale that keeps large trucks moving in and out rather than being a small local drop-off.

Expect to pull up to an entrance booth and a scale where trucks are weighed and charges calculated by weight, so most vehicles stop twice - in and out. The site itself is mostly compacted dirt and gravel roads with large cells of piled and covered material, heavy equipment moving about, and the usual sights and sounds of a working landfill. Commercial trucks are commonly present, and traffic can back up during busy weekends or regional clean-up times. Bring a vehicle that can handle uneven surfaces and be prepared to follow attendants’ directions for where to unload.