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Riverbend Landfill is the big county landfill out past McMinnville off Highway 18, used by both homeowners clearing out junk and commercial trucks taking larger loads. It’s the spot where material that can’t be recycled ends up buried. Expect a working, no-frills place rather than a recycling center or drop-off park.
Drive up the access road and you’ll see an entrance booth and a scale; loads are charged by weight so vehicles stop on both the in and out scales. The tipping face and large piles of compacted material are visible from the main drive, with roll-off containers and heavy equipment moving around. Residential and commercial trucks share the same lanes, so wide backing maneuvers are common and larger rigs get priority room. There are sorting points and separate containers nearby, but this site’s main role is final disposal rather than processing recyclables.
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Before You Go
- Tie down tarps and secure loose items before getting on site - wind and passing trucks can make unsecured debris a hazard.
- Bring a small shovel and gloves for loose loads; it’s often necessary to spread out or adjust material to get an accurate weight.
- Avoid peak spring-cleanup weekends if possible; lines form and larger commercial traffic can slow things down.
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