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A working county landfill in Sparta where residential and commercial trash ends up for burial. Drivers from Alleghany County and nearby areas use it for large loads that won’t fit in curbside pickup.
A drive-in layout with an entrance booth and a scale is common at landfills, so be prepared to stop and be weighed - tipping fees are usually charged by weight. The site looks like a gravel road leading up to compacted dirt cells and active dumping faces; heavy equipment and roll-off trucks are typical sights. Pull up where directed by the booth, unload at the active dumping spot, then return to the scale to be weighed out. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have longer lines, and commercial trucks tend to take up more space and time.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps and straps - loose debris blows around and creates extra clean-up for everyone.
- Have the vehicle able to back up and unload without blocking the road; larger trucks may need extra room to maneuver.
- Wear boots and gloves; surfaces can be muddy or uneven and there’s often loose debris underfoot.
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