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Mesquite Landfill on Mesquite Heights is the local dump for household and business trash in Mesquite, Nevada. It’s the kind of place people use when a regular pickup won’t cut it - construction debris, big cleanouts, truckloads. The site sits out in the desert, so expect a large, open footprint rather than a compact transfer station.
A scale booth is near the entrance and loads are charged by weight, so most vehicles stop twice - once in, once out. Pull up to the booth first to get directions; then follow the paved access roads to the active tipping area where crews will point where to unload. The site is broad and dusty with compacted dirt roads; visibility is good but wind can kick up dust in the afternoon. Lines form on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there can be a wait at the scale or the drop-off area.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp - desert wind will scatter debris and slow the unloading process.
- Have the vehicle positioned so it can easily exit back onto the scale after unloading; that prevents awkward reversing with a full trailer.
- Avoid peak weekend times if possible; an early weekday run usually moves faster and has shorter lines.
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