Waste Management - Hickory Hill Landfill

A working landfill on the outskirts of Ridgeland that handles final disposal for household and larger loads. Locals, landscapers, and haulers drop off here when curbside pickup won’t cut it. The site is large and busy, especially around seasonal cleanups and storm prep.

Drive up to a gated entrance with an attendant booth and a big truck scale - loads are weighed and tipping fees are charged by weight. Pull onto the scale when directed, then follow the access road out to open cells and working faces where trucks are dumping; surfaces are gravel and can be dusty. Commercial trucks are common and the place handles heavier loads, so expect equipment like loaders and compactors moving around. Recycling or drop-off containers, if present, are usually off to one side near the entrance area.