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A small-scale disposal site in Kearny that local residents and small contractors use for dropping off household and construction debris. It sits on a short industrial stretch of Jacobus Avenue and sees a steady local crowd rather than long-distance haulers.
Pull up to a manned entrance booth and be prepared to stop so the attendant can direct you; there’s usually a scale to drive over for weight-based charging, so expect a second stop on the way out. The lot is compact with piles and containers visible from the entrance, and traffic moves slowly when a truck is unloading. Weekend and spring-cleanup traffic tends to clog the single-lane approach, so lines can form. Look for sorting areas and roll-off containers close to the unloading spots, which means maneuvering space can be tight with larger vehicles.
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Before You Go
- Load and cover trucks so unloading is quick-loose, mixed material takes longer to sort at the drop-off point.
- If hauling a trailer or a larger truck, practice the turning and backing route beforehand; the site is compact and tight turns are common.
- Bring basic tools and gloves; having a shovel or rake speeds the process and keeps smaller pieces from scattering during transfer.
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