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A local disposal site on Bernard Avenue that people from Belen and nearby communities use for getting rid of household and yard junk. It handles routine neighborhood drop-offs rather than large commercial transfers, so expect a down-to-earth, working-yard feel.
Drive up to an entrance area with a booth and a place to pull up for checking in; many small disposal sites use a scale, so plan to stop for weighing on the way out. The site looks like a typical open landfill area with piles and compactors, dusty in dry weather and with open tipping spots for different loads. Trucks and pickups share the lanes; during busy times there can be a short line to get in and unload.
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Before You Go
- Cover and tie down loads for the trip-wind and dust are common, especially with the desert breeze.
- Bring something that proves local residency if needed; small community sites often ask for a town ID or utility bill.
- Avoid mid-morning on weekends when locals do spring cleanup; early or late weekday runs usually move faster.
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