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 →Oklahoma Landfill on SW 15th is the big city landfill out by the airport, used by homeowners, contractors and the occasional commercial hauler. It’s a working landfill - trash here gets buried rather than processed. Expect to see a steady mix of pickup trucks, roll-offs and semi traffic.
There’s a small entrance area with a booth and a scale; most vehicles stop to be weighed in and weighed out because tipping fees are generally charged by weight. After the scale, follow the signs or staff directions to the active dumping area and pull up to the appropriate drop-off spot; it can be dusty and noisy with heavy equipment moving around. The place looks industrial - big berms, compacted piles and large areas for trucks to turn. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanup, so delays are common then.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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