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Kearney Landfill is the large municipal landfill out on W 56th that handles final disposal for the Kearney area. Farmers, contractors and regular households drop loads here; the site is built to handle both residential and commercial-sized deliveries. It’s the place where things get buried rather than recycled or transferred.
Drive up and you'll see a weigh scale and a small entrance booth before getting to the tipping area; charges are typically weight-based so expect to stop on the scale. The property is wide open with dirt roads, working trucks, and plenty of heavy equipment moving around-visibility can be dusty on breezy days. Pull into the lanes that lead to the active cell or tipping face, unload where directed, then go back over the scale for final paperwork. The recycling or drop-off bins, if present, tend to sit off to one side near the entrance rather than inside the landfill itself.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads well-wind can turn an unsecured load into a bigger mess and slow you down at the site.
- Plan for delays on weekends and during spring cleanup; tractor-trailer traffic and farm pickups often create lines.
- Bring help for heavy or awkward items and wear boots; the ground is uneven and dumping can be physical work.
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