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Republic Services Lake Norman Landfill sits off Quarry Lane in Stanley. It’s the kind of large, final-destination landfill used by residents with big loads and by commercial haulers.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale - landfills charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to be weighed in and out. Pull up to the booth/scale and then follow the flow into the dumping area; trucks head to the active dumping spot and return to the scale when finished. The site is large, with gravel roads, heavy equipment and visible compacted mounds rather than a small transfer lot. Commercial loads are commonly accepted at facilities like this and are handled under different tipping-fee structures than residential drops.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials and secure tarps before hitting Quarry Ln - separated, contained loads unload a lot faster and reduce the chance of loose debris on the drive in.
- If hauling for business, have any relevant paperwork or load details ready - commercial loads are usually billed differently and some documentation is often expected.
- Avoid weekends and mid-mornings during spring cleanup if possible; lines can form and getting there early on a weekday usually moves things quicker.
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