Double R Farm Landfill

Double R Farm Landfill is the big county landfill out on Hamlin Road that handles Durham-area trash and commercial hauls. Local haulers and homeowners drop loads here when curbside pickup or transfer stations won’t take something. The site is the final place where materials are buried, so expect a working landfill atmosphere rather than a tidy transfer yard.

There’s a staffed entrance booth and a scale to cross - tipping fees are charged by weight, so most vehicles stop twice (in and out). Pull up to the booth for directions, then follow the traffic flow to the unloading area and the working face where material is buried. The place looks like a large gravel lot with heavy equipment moving earth and compacting trash; visibility of piles and machinery is obvious. Lines can form on busy weekends or during spring cleanups, so allow extra time if hauling a big load.