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A working landfill on the Dorchester side of town where both residents and haulers drop off trash and construction debris. Large trucks and pickup loads show up here, so expect a mix of commercial vehicles and household traffic. It’s the place where things get buried rather than recycled or reused.
Drive up and pass a weigh scale and an entrance booth - loads are weighed, so there’s usually a stop on the way in and again on the way out. The site is broad and dusty, with bulldozers and compactors visible on the cells where material is pushed and covered. There’s a traffic flow to follow: report to the booth, get directed to a tipping area, then return to the scale to clear out. Lines form on weekends and during spring cleanups or storm prep, and heavy trucks are the norm, not compact cars.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Cover and secure any loose debris before hauling to prevent litter on the access road or fines from wind-blown material.
- Expect a short stop at the scale both entering and exiting - plan for a few extra minutes, especially on Saturdays or after storms.
- Use a vehicle that can handle gravel and dust; low-clearance cars can scrape on slopes and small roads inside the site.
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