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Prairie Hill Landfill is the main burial site on the edge of Holdrege, used by local households, farms and commercial haulers. It’s the place where trash gets buried rather than sorted - big loads end up here for final disposal. You’ll see more farm pickups than SUVs on any given weekday.
The site is large and open, with a drive up to a scale house and an entrance booth; commercial trucks are common. Pull up to the booth and they’ll direct where to go next, then proceed to the drop-off area and the working face where operators place material. Expect gravel roads, heavy equipment moving around, and wind-blown dust on dry days. Tipping fees are charged (typically by weight or volume), so plan for that when hauling bigger loads.
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Before You Go
- Have loads secured and tarped for transport - loose debris tends to blow out on the drive in.
- Bring tools or gloves for breaking down bulky items so they can be handled more easily at the working face.
- Avoid weekend mornings in spring if possible; the place gets noticeably busier during seasonal cleanups.
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