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Starr Landfill is the county-scale dump just off Roy Arnold Road that locals and small haulers use when the curbside pickup won’t cut it. Trucks, trailers and pickup loads all show up here to have their trash buried; farmers, contractors and folks cleaning out barns are common sights.
There’s a drive-up booth at the entrance where traffic pauses before heading in. A scale is in place - charges are assessed by weight, so expect to stop at the scale on the way in and again when leaving. The site is open, with large working faces of compacted material, heavy equipment moving around, and piles of cover dirt; traffic lanes are unpaved in parts and trailers need room to maneuver. Commercial loads are typically handled here and tipping fees follow a weight-based structure rather than a flat per-load charge.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads; wind can blow debris on the approach and inspectors often require loads to be secured.
- Allow extra time on weekends or during spring cleanup - lines and wait times increase when a lot of people show up.
- Have a plan for unloading before pulling in: watch for heavy equipment, use the radio/hand signals crews give, and pick a spot that lets larger trucks turn around without blocking the entrance.
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