Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →A big county landfill out on Mt Pisgah Road that people from York and nearby towns use when the curb pickup won't do. Trucks and trailers show up here - it's the place where garbage actually gets buried rather than sorted or transferred. Expect a working, no-frills operation geared to move large volumes.
There’s a scale booth near the entrance where vehicles stop for a weight ticket, and most folks have to pull forward to a second weigh-out on the way back. Landscaped berms and rows of compacted cells give the site a stepped, industrial look; the active disposal area is obvious from the access road. Tipping fees are charged by weight, with different rates for different kinds of loads, so commercial haulers and contractors commonly use the site. Traffic can back up during weekend cleanups and spring, and larger trucks have a separate entrance lane.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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