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Carson City Landfill is the main burying site for household and business trash in Carson City, Nevada. Locals, landscapers and haulers use it when curbside pickup won’t take a load or when construction debris needs disposing.
Drive in on Flint Road and there’s a small entrance area with a scale booth visible before the working area; trucks usually stop to have loads weighed and then pull up to the tipping face. The site is large and open - piles of compacted trash and dirt berms are the main sights, with heavy equipment moving material around. Landfills like this charge tipping fees based on weight and they do accept commercial loads, so expect to deal with a weigh-in and weigh-out process.
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Before You Go
- Bring cargo straps or a tarp for loose loads; wind can spread debris and crews may refuse to let uncovered material be dumped.
- Arrive early on weekends or during spring cleanup - lines form and trucks can take longer to clear the scale.
- Have a clear idea of what’s in the load before getting to the booth so unloading goes quicker and the right spot can be directed.
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