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Mostoller Landfill on Glades Pike is the local spot where loads that are going to be buried end up - residents and haulers from around Somerset use it. It’s a working landfill, not a transfer station or recycling center, so expect the usual open cells and heavy equipment in view.
At facilities like this there’s typically an entrance area with a weigh scale and a booth; plan to stop to be weighed and pay a tipping fee that’s usually charged by weight or by load. Pull into the weigh lane, wait for the scale ticket, then follow the flow toward the active tipping face. The site is large and exposed - lots of dirt, compacted mounds, and big trucks moving; it gets dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain. Weekends and spring cleanup times often mean a line of vehicles, so expect some waiting.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp any loose material before leaving home - loose trash tends to blow out on the road and creates extra mess at the site.
- Give heavy equipment and semi trucks plenty of space; approach slowly and watch where other trucks are moving when lining up to tip.
- Wear boots and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty; the ground can be uneven and sloshy after rain, and unloading can be dusty on dry days.
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