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Jahner Sanitation Landfill (CLOSED) in Wishek, ND is the local burial site for municipal and rural trash that used to take in both household and commercial loads. It sits out on 32 Avenue SE and was the place folks from town and nearby farms drove to when they needed to get rid of big loads. Note that this listing is for a closed facility.
The layout is the classic landfill setup: entrance lane, a weigh scale and a small booth or office nearby where transactions were handled. Vehicles would pull up to the scale, then head on in to dump at the active cell or pit and return to the scale to be weighed again - tipping fees are typically based on weight or vehicle type at places like this. Expect lots of compacted earth, heavy equipment tracks, and piles of cover material; during the warmer months the site looks dusty, while winter brings packed snow and ice.
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Before You Go
- Bring ID or proof of residency; rural landfills often verify that a vehicle is local before accepting household loads.
- Secure and tarp loads before driving in - loose debris can create extra stops and slow unloading.
- Allow extra time in winter and during spring cleanup; icy access and weekend queues are common and slow things down.
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