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.
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800-963-4776Small- to mid-size regional waste drop-off in De Soto, used mostly by local residents and seasonal cleanups. It’s the St. Louis-area WM site for getting rid of household junk and construction debris if driving from town or nearby counties.
A simple drive-in layout with a staffed entrance booth and heavy-equipment areas visible from the road. Vehicles usually pull up to a scale or booth area first and then are directed to drop-off piles or compactors; expect to stop, unload, and then leave by the exit scale. The yard is industrial - large containers, piles of material, and gravel or paved drive lanes; big trucks and loaders move around so take care when walking. Weekend and spring-cleanup traffic tends to be heavier, so lines and short delays are common.
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