Short Mountain Landfill

Short Mountain Landfill on Dillard Access Road is the local spot people from Eugene and nearby towns use for big cleanouts and construction-type loads. As a landfill, it’s the final place where material is buried; these sites typically have tipping fees (often charged by weight) and commonly accept commercial loads. Expect a no-frills, industrial setup rather than anything landscaped or pretty.

There’s usually an entrance booth and a scale near the gate, so vehicles slow to get weighed before and after dumping. Drive up, get weighed, then follow the access road out to the working area where trucks pull into a dumping spot and loaders move material around. The site looks utilitarian: dirt ramps, compacted mounds, and heavy equipment operating - it can be dusty in summer and muddy after rain. Weekends and spring-cleanup times tend to have the longest lines, so give it extra time if arriving then.