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Chapel Hill Landfill on Eubanks Rd is the town’s working dump - where loads get buried rather than recycled. Neighbors and larger haulers both use it, and fees and what’s accepted follow state and local rules that can vary.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale, so expect to stop to get weighed and then again on the way out since tipping fees are typically weight-based. The site is big, with piles of material and heavy equipment moving around; roads can be dusty or muddy depending on weather. After weighing, vehicles usually move to a tipping area or trench to unload while loaders and compactors do the heavy lifting. Keep loads covered where possible - loose debris blowing around is common.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp everything. Loose trash blows off trailers and makes the whole place messier - tie it down before hitting Eubanks Rd.
- Remember the scale: most landfills charge by weight, and very small loads often hit a minimum fee, so know roughly how much you’re hauling.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings or spring cleanup weekends if possible; lines and delays are common when lots of folks show up at once.
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