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Gaston County Landfill in Dallas is the county landfill where household and larger loads end up when other options are exhausted. Local contractors and residents both use it - it's the kind of place trucks and pickup beds head to when a dumpster or curb pickup won't do.
A wide, industrial-looking site with large open cells and earthwork equipment moving material around. There will typically be a weigh scale and an entrance booth to check in; tipping fees are assessed by weight, so expect to be weighed coming and going. Trucks pull up to a marked unloading area and dump into active cells or temporary piles, then exit back toward the scale. The site can be dusty and noisy, and lines build up on busy weekends and during regional cleanup seasons.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loose loads before driving in - windy conditions and site traffic can scatter debris.
- Separate bulky or awkward items so they can be unloaded quickly; that keeps the line moving and avoids extra trips.
- Drive slowly and watch for heavy equipment and low visibility spots; bring proof of residency if seeking residential rates, since counties often require it.
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