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A working landfill on the outskirts of Wellston where locals and businesses bring trash that gets buried. Trucks and trailers are common here; this is the kind of place used by homeowners doing big cleanouts and commercial haulers alike.
A weigh scale sits at the entrance and loads are charged by weight, so traffic moves through a clear in-and-out pattern. There’s an entrance booth and a short lane to pull up, then another stop on the way out after dumping. The site is open dirt and compacted areas with landfill cells and heavy equipment visible; expect trucks and loaders working throughout. Weekends and spring cleanup days can get backed up, so there’s often a line of vehicles waiting to get to the scale.
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Before You Go
- Have your load arranged so it can be unloaded quickly-drivers appreciate not having to shuffle items around in the pit.
- Bring a tarp or straps to keep loose material from blowing out while driving; loose debris can slow the unloading process.
- Plan for waits during popular times (weekends, early spring) and leave extra time rather than trying to squeeze it into a tight schedule.
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