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Republic Services Conestoga Landfill is the big landfill out on Quarry Road that handles both household and commercial loads. Locals and haulers drop most final-disposal loads here, with commercial trucks a regular sight on weekdays.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to pull onto a scale - this place charges by weight, so there’s usually a second stop on the way out. The site is large, with rows of working faces and compacted cover; expect to see lots of roll-off trucks and tractor-trailers moving around. Traffic can back up at busy times, and there’s a clear flow from the scale to the tipping area and back out. Bring a tarp or tie-downs for loose loads, since wind can kick up dirt and debris on the hills.
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Before You Go
- Tarp and secure any loose material before leaving home - loose debris scatters on the drive and can get fined elsewhere.
- Try to hit the site early in the weekday morning to avoid long truck queues that build later in the day and on weekends.
- Have paperwork or load manifests handy if bringing a commercial load, and allow extra time for weighing and routing through the site.
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