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Gallia County Landfill in Bidwell is the county-run spot where household and contractor trash ends up for burial. Neighbors, landscapers and small haulers all use it when their regular pickup won’t take big loads or bulky items.
There’s a scale and an entrance booth to stop at; fees are handled based on weight or by a residential minimum at most county landfills, so expect to be weighed coming in or out. Pull up to the booth, then follow the access road to the active tipping area or transfer pad where trucks and pickups unload. The site is large and mostly bare earth with compacted cells and cover soil; bigger vehicles and trailers are common sights, and lineups happen on busy weekends or during spring cleanups.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Have proof of residency or account details handy if it’s a county facility-many landfills check this at the gate.
- Tie down and cover loose loads to avoid littering while driving in and out; a tarp and ratchet straps save a lot of clean-up time.
- Avoid peak times like weekend mornings in spring and early summer when local cleanups create backups.
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