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.
Read more →Small, no-frills place out on K Road where Axtell folks drop tree limbs and grass clippings. Used mostly by residents hauling yard debris from town and nearby properties. Easy to spot once past the town - look for piles and a simple entrance off the road.
Drive in on a gravel lane and follow the obvious paths to open piles of brush and grass; people usually pull up, unload and leave. There’s not a fancy layout - think open fields or berms of cuttings rather than buildings. Fees and exactly what’s accepted are set by the village, so expect some local rules and a small payment point or sign indicating charges. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get busy, so there’s sometimes a short line of trucks waiting to unload.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →
E-waste rules vary wildly by state. Some ban electronics from landfills entirely. Here's how to recycle old TVs, computers, and phones properly.
Read more →
Most counties run free household hazardous waste collection events. Here's what qualifies, how to find your local event, and how to store stuff safely until then.
Read more →