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Northeast Landfill in Spencer is the large county landfill on N Midwest Blvd used by both homeowners and commercial haulers. People drop off everything meant to be buried here; expect trucks and trailers alongside pickup loads. It’s the kind of place locals go when a pickup full of junk needs a final stop.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and a set of scales - vehicles are weighed so plan on stopping twice, once in and once out. The site is broad and open with heavy equipment rumbling around and rows of pushed-up cells and berms, so take it slow while moving through. Commercial loads are accepted; larger trucks will be directed where to pull for dumping and then back onto the scale. On busy weekends or during community cleanup and tornado debris periods lines can form, so expect some waiting during peak times.
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Before You Go
- Have items secured so loose trash doesn’t blow out while driving through the site; wind and equipment can spread bits quickly.
- Pull fully onto the scale when directed and stay in your vehicle unless instructed otherwise so attendants can weigh efficiently.
- Try a weekday or mid-morning visit to avoid the busiest window; weekend and post-storm piles usually mean longer lines.
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