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Tonopah Sanitary Landfill
Tonopah Sanitary Landfill, Off U.S. Hwy 6, Tonopah, 89049, Nevada
Tonopah Sanitary Landfill sits off U.S. Hwy 6 just outside town - the place locals take household trash and bigger loads when curbside pickup won't do. Residents and area haulers both use it, since this is where waste gets buried rather than transferred elsewhere.
The site feels like a rural landfill: dusty roads, open dumping faces, and piles of compacted material visible from the entrance. Many landfills have an entrance booth and a scale, so expect to stop and have loads weighed; tipping fees are generally charged by weight or by the load rather than per item. Plan to be directed to a dumping area and then to reweigh on the way out, and be ready for wind and dust while unloading.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tar down any loose items - gusts and the dusty road will spread light stuff in a flash.
- Sort large, awkward pieces from bagged household trash before getting there; separating items saves time and extra trips around the site.
- Wear sturdy shoes and gloves and use a vehicle with decent clearance - the ground is uneven and things can be dirty or heavy when moving them.
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