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A working landfill on the edge of Washington, PA where municipal and commercial haulers bring trash to be buried. Neighbors, landscapers, and local businesses all use it when pickups or transfer stations aren’t an option.
There’s a weigh scale and an entrance booth to stop at - the site charges tipping fees, usually calculated by weight, so trucks go over the scale on the way in and again on the way out. Expect heavy equipment moving around, long rows of compacted material and dirt caps on older cells; it’s not scenic. Pull up to the booth, get directed to the tipping area, then drive onto the working pad to unload where staff or signage indicate. Weekends and spring cleanup bring longer lines and more residential traffic alongside commercial trucks.
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Before You Go
- Bring a clear load: loose trash in trailers can blow around and slow the unload process on windy days.
- Have vehicle paperwork and any commercial manifests handy if hauling for a business - it speeds the check-in at the scale.
- Use a low gear when climbing the access roads; they can be steep or dusty and larger trucks will take up extra room.
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