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Tar Heel Dumpsters Columbia is the city dump tucked near downtown Columbia that locals use to drop off household cleanouts and bulky stuff. Neighbors, landlords, and small contractors swing by when a truckload needs to go somewhere quick.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and pull into a lane to speak briefly and be directed where to go. There’s a scale and a weigh station close to the entrance, so expect to stop there as part of the process. The site is open-air with large metal roll-off containers and piles for different material types, and traffic can back up during weekends and seasonal cleanups. Trucks and trailers will need room to maneuver, so plan for short waiting and backing when unloading.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with a tarp or straps before arriving so debris doesn’t blow out while moving around the site.
- Bring a friend or helper for heavy items and be prepared to back a trailer into the unloading area; tight turns are common.
- Avoid weekend afternoons if possible-mornings on weekdays tend to have shorter lines during busy seasons.
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