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Landfill
Elizabethtown Landfill
W Ridge Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Elizabethtown Landfill on W Ridge Rd is where local household trash and commercial loads end up when curbside won't do. Residents and haulers use it for bigger jobs or bulk cleanouts, so expect a mix of pickup trucks and roll-off trucks on site.
There's a scale and a small entrance booth at the drive; vehicles get weighed and fees are calculated by weight or per load. Pull up to the booth first, then you'll be directed to the active tipping area where large earthworks and compacted piles are visible. Heavy equipment is often working the cells and trucks back in to dump, while smaller vehicles get steered to a separate spot. Plan to stop at the scale again on the way out so the final weight can be recorded.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loads before coming - loose debris blows around and creates extra cleanup for whoever's unloading.
- Try to go early on a weekday; weekends and spring cleanup times can mean a long line at the scale.
- Sort out recyclables and bulky items in advance so unloading goes faster once directed to the tipping area.
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