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Brown County Landfill
Brown County Landfill, 13225 379th Avenue, Aberdeen, 57401, South Dakota
Brown County Landfill is the county dump out on 379th Avenue near Aberdeen - where people bring the loads that won't fit at the curb. It’s a working landfill, the final place trash gets buried, and it’s used by homeowners and larger haulers alike. Expect a big, open site rather than a tidy transfer station.
Drive up to a gate/booth and cross a scale on the way in; tipping fees are typically based on weight and the site uses a scale system. Pull forward to the scale and then to the dumping area or active cell; there will be piles and heavy equipment moving around. The ground is usually gravel or dirt and can be rutted after bad weather, so drive cautiously. Plan for a brief stop back on the scale when leaving since charges are often calculated by weigh-in/weigh-out.
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Before You Go
- Expect to cross the scale twice - weigh-in and weigh-out determine fees, so allow time for those stops.
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps; loose debris blowing out of a truck creates delays and hazards on the road.
- Separate and stage items in the vehicle before getting to the front of the line to speed up unloading at the pit or drop-off area.
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