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Bethlehem Landfill
Bethlehem Landfill, 2335 Applebutter Road, Bethlehem, 18015, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem Landfill on Applebutter Road is the local spot for anything that can't go in curbside pickup. Residents and commercial haulers both use it, since this is where trash gets buried and finished off.
An entrance booth and a weigh scale sit near the gate; tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect to be weighed and stop again on the way out. Wide gravel lanes lead to the working face, with dirt berms, piles of compacted material and plenty of trucks coming and going. The site can be dusty and noisy, and weekend or spring-cleanup traffic often builds up into a line.
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Before You Go
- Tie down and tarp loads before pulling in - loose stuff blows off on the approach and makes the whole visit slower.
- Sort and stage what’s being dumped so unloading is quick; commercial and heavier truckloads usually take more time at the scale and drop area.
- Plan for dust and gravel underfoot: wear sturdy shoes, and give big trucks plenty of room when backing or turning.
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