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Dunn Landfill is the county landfill on Daniels Road that locals and commercial haulers use to bury bulk trash and construction debris. It’s the place trucks come when they’ve got loads that can’t go to a transfer station or curbside pickup.
Approach from Daniels Road and there’s an entrance booth and a scale where vehicles stop to be weighed; loads are typically charged by weight so expect to stop again on the way out. Traffic often forms behind larger trucks, especially if a commercial load is being dumped, and there’s heavy equipment moving compacted material into large cells. The site looks like rolling dirt mounds and open working areas rather than neat piles; flaggers or attendants usually direct where to drive for unloading.
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Before You Go
- Bring proof of residency or business credentials if needed; most landfills check before accepting loads.
- Keep loads covered or secured; loose trash and dust can create a mess for other vehicles and add unloading time.
- Sort out electronics, batteries, and hazardous liquids before getting in line - North Carolina has separate rules for those, so don’t assume they can go into a general load.
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