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A working landfill just off Claude White Road in Sanford, used by local residents and commercial haulers alike. Big rolling dirt piles and heavy equipment dominate the site; it’s the final stop where trash gets buried rather than recycled.
There’s a scale at the entrance so loads are weighed and tipping fees are based on weight, which means stopping once in and again on the way out. Pull up to the entrance booth to check in, then follow the haul road toward the active tipping area where trucks and pickups drop loads. Expect large trucks, compactors, and an unpaved, dusty surface - drive slowly and watch for uneven ground. Recycling bins or metal drop points are often set aside near the entrance, with the landfill cells and cover material up the hill.
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Before You Go
- Tie down tarps and secure loose items before leaving home - wind and dust can make an unsecured load a mess (and a headache) on the way in.
- North Carolina has special rules for electronics and hazardous materials, so don’t plan to toss those in the regular pile; plan a separate path for those items.
- Weekends and spring clean-up times get busy; allow extra time for lining up at the scale and the tipping face, especially if hauling a commercial load.
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