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Currin Brothers Landfill sits off Sunset Lake Road in Apex and is the kind of large county landfill locals use for big cleanouts and construction debris. Trucks and trailers show up here as much as pickup trucks; it handles the final disposal where material gets buried. Expect it to serve both residential and commercial customers given its scale.
Drive up to an entrance booth/scale area where vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight, so there’s usually a stop on the way out too. The site is expansive with working faces of compacted trash, heavy equipment moving loads, and haul roads rather than paved parking lots. Recycle or drop-off bins are often tucked to the side and bulk items get directed to separate drop zones; staff will motion where to go. Lines can form on weekends and during spring cleanups, so there may be a wait if several trucks are ahead of you.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps or straps-loose debris is a hassle and can get flagged when backing in.
- Have an idea of the heaviest items first; keeping bulky, heavy stuff together can save time at the scale and at the drop-off area.
- Bring tools and gloves for unloading; wear a dust mask and durable shoes since the active areas are rough and dusty.
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