Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →J & J Refuse Inc in St Clairsville sits right off National Road and handles local household drop-offs and small-load disposals. People from town and nearby areas swing by with everything from yard waste to construction debris. The place is the sort of local disposal spot neighbors mention when talking about cleaning out the garage.
Drive up the access road to a small entrance booth/scale area where vehicles often pause to be weighed or logged; there’s usually a line on weekends and during spring cleanup. The yard is open with piles and containers visible from the entrance, and trucks move in and out so expect some vehicle traffic and backing. Recycling bins and bulky-item areas tend to be grouped to the right of the entrance, while general refuse areas are further in. Signs mark where to pull up and where to unload, and larger pickups and trailers take a bit more maneuvering to get close to the drop points.
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