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Bethlehem Landfill is the big municipal landfill off Applebutter Road that handles final disposal for the area. Locals, landscapers, and haulers all use it when things need to be buried rather than taken to a transfer station. It’s the kind of place where loads end up staying put - not a drop-off recycling site.
Drive up the access road and you'll pass an entrance booth and a scale - tipping fees are charged by weight here, so expect to be weighed going in and again on the way out. The site itself is wide open with rows of compacted material and machinery moving dirt and cover; lanes lead up to working faces where trucks tip. Commercial loads are accepted at most landfills of this scale, so seeing dump trucks and trailers is common. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, can be busy and create lines at the gate.
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Before You Go
- Have a plan for where to pull up in your truck so tipping is quick; backing into the tipping area is typical and slows things down if not ready.
- Secure tarps and loose items before the drive - windblown debris can be a hassle and many drivers expect covered loads.
- Bring paperwork or vehicle paperwork that shows load type if hauling commercially, since operators often ask for load details before directing you to tip.
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