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Fairless Landfill is the local landfill out on Bordentown Road in Morrisville, where both household and business trash ends up for burial. Handy for folks hauling big loads that won't fit curbside, it will be used by private residents and commercial haulers alike. The site is the final-destination type landfill rather than a transfer station or drop-off recycling center.
A scalehouse/entrance booth will be at the gate and trucks typically stop there first; landfills this size normally charge by weight and have minimum tipping fees and separate commercial rates. Drive slowly through the yard - there are large piles of compacted trash, heavy equipment moving around, and clearly marked routes to the tipping area. Expect to pull onto a scale on the way in and again on the way out for weight-based billing, and have loads ready to be dumped when directed. Lines can back up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there can be a wait before reaching the tip face.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp before coming; loose debris or dust can blow off while driving through the site.
- Sort out recyclables and bulky items at home so time at the tip is minimized; it makes the drop quicker and reduces time on the scale.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible to avoid the weekend congestion that often forms during spring and fall cleanup periods.
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