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A county solid waste site in small-town Estancia that locals use for household trash, recycling and yard debris. People from town and nearby rural properties stop here when they need to unload a pickup, trailer or a car full of junk. It’s the kind of plain, working place where visits are practical rather than pleasant.
Drive in to a simple entrance area with an attendant booth and a place to pull up for weighing or check-in. Loads are usually directed to separate piles or containers - recycling and yard debris tend to be off to one side while general trash ends up in the main tipping area. The ground is compacted dirt and gravel, so expect dust in dry weather and some mud after rain. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so vehicle queues are common then.
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Before You Go
- Have loads covered or secured for travel across rural roads and to keep loose debris from blowing off during the drive-in.
- Sort bulky items and recyclables in advance so unloading goes faster once at the drop-off point.
- Try for an early weekday visit if possible; weekends and seasonal cleanups are when waits get longest.
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