Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Canadian Valley Landfill, 48210 East Independence Street, Shawnee, 74801, Oklahoma
Canadian Valley Landfill on East Independence Street is the local spot where both residents and commercial haulers bring trash to be buried. Big enough to handle heavy truck traffic, it’s the kind of industrial place that looks like working dirt piles and compacted cells rather than a tidy public park.
Drive up to an entrance booth where loads are logged and fees are handled, then cross a weigh scale - tipping fees are charged by weight so expect to stop twice. After weighing, follow the signs or directions to the unloading area; larger trucks have room to maneuver, but smaller rigs may need to back in. The ground is mostly dirt and gravel, so plan for dust and uneven surfaces, and have the truck ready to move when it’s time to be weighed out.
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