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Lake View Landfill on Robison Road East in Erie is the actual burial site for trash - not a small drop-off or recycling center. Neighbors and commercial haulers both use places like this to dispose of non-recyclable material. The facility falls under Pennsylvania DEP oversight as a final destination where waste is buried.
The site looks industrial: wide drive lanes, earth berms, and a working face rather than neat rows of bins. There’s usually an entrance booth and a weigh scale at landfills of this type, so plan to pull up, get directed, and then move on to the dumping area. Tipping fees are how landfills recover costs, and many charge by weight or by load, so expect a weigh stop on the way out. Traffic can back up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, with bigger trucks coming and going.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before getting near the gate - loose debris is the fastest way to get slowed down and create a mess.
- Have a plan for how to unload: larger trucks back right up to the face, while cars and small trailers may need to follow where attendants point traffic.
- Avoid peak times if possible; weekends and spring-cleaning days see the longest lines and more big haulers moving through the site.
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