McDaniel Landfill

McDaniel Landfill is the town's main burial site for household and commercial trash a short drive out of Sawyer. Farmers, contractors and local residents all drop loads here; it’s the kind of place used when hauling anything that won’t fit in regular pickup pickups or curbside service. Winters can tighten things up in North Dakota, so plan for cold, muddy, or icy conditions on site.

Most landfills of this size have a simple drive-in layout with an entrance booth and a scale where trucks stop before and after dumping - so be prepared to pull up and wait a minute or two. The property is mostly gravel and dirt with open cells and compacted dirt roads; visibility is good but surfaces can be rough. Tipping fees apply at landfills like this, typically assessed by weight or by load, and commercial trucks are commonly accepted alongside residential vehicles. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so traffic can be slow at peak times.