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Landfill
Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill
Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill, 9600 River Road, Pennsauken, 08110, New Jersey
Pennsauken Sanitary Landfill at 9600 River Road is the large working landfill in Pennsauken Township that handles both household drop-offs and the bigger hauls that show up around here. Expect to see heavy equipment moving soil and compacted refuse piles - it looks and feels like an industrial site, not a neat transfer station.
A small entrance booth marks the start of the traffic flow and vehicles usually queue there before being directed onward. Most landfills this size use a scale and assess tipping fees by weight, so plan on weighing in and out rather than a flat per-trip charge. The yard is open with dirt ramps and turning room for roll-off trucks and pickups, and there’s typically dust, diesel noise, and a lot of passing heavy equipment. Drop-off points for different kinds of loads are spread out, so having items separated ahead of time speeds the visit.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose material - wind and truck traffic will throw branches, dust and debris if a load isn’t covered.
- Be ready to describe what’s in the load when you reach the booth; for commercial hauls having manifests or basic paperwork easy to hand over saves time.
- Expect delays on weekend mornings and during spring cleanup season; bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and give large trucks plenty of room to maneuver.
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