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Grand Central Landfill on W Pennsylvania Ave in Pen Argyl is the local burial site for trash - the large industrial place where residential and commercial loads end up. It’s the kind of facility used by homeowners, haulers and municipal crews, with heavy truck traffic and a working-site feel.
Drive in past an entrance booth and cross a scale - tipping fees at landfills this size are weight-based, so expect to stop again when leaving. The site is large: gravel roads, compacted mounds of cover material, and heavy equipment moving around; there are specific spots for trucks and cars to pull up and unload. Signs and lane layouts guide traffic, but it can be dusty and noisy while machines are working. Weekends and spring-cleanup periods commonly have long lines, especially in the morning.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before getting in line - loose trash blows off on the access road and creates extra work for everyone.
- Sort things at home so unloading is faster: keep bulky items separated from regular household trash and have mattresses or large pieces ready to move.
- Avoid peak times if possible; weekend mornings and spring cleanups see the biggest backups, and commercial truck arrivals can add to waits.
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