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Colebrookdale Landfill is the Boyertown spot where trash actually gets buried - the kind of place contractors and residents with big loads use. It's a full-scale landfill on Shenkel Road, serving both local drop-offs and larger hauling operations that need a final disposal point.
Drive up and you’ll see an entrance booth and a scale near the road; tipping fees are weight-based at landfills, so prepare to be weighed in and out. The site is large and open, with rows of active tipping faces and compacted cover areas rather than neat transfer-building setups. Traffic can include pickup trucks, trailers, and larger roll-offs, so follow the flow and watch for attendants directing where to unload. Recycling or drop-off containers are often set off to one side, with the main area reserved for buried material.
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Before You Go
- Pull up to the scale and booth first - that’s where loads are logged and directed to the unloading area.
- Cover loose material on trailers or trucks; windblown debris can slow things down and make a bigger mess to clean.
- Expect a mix of vehicle sizes; allow extra time if bringing a trailer or commercial load and watch for workers and equipment when backing in.
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