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Landfill
Tri-County Landfill
Tri-County Landfill, 24978 349th Avenue, Pukwana, 57370, South Dakota
Tri-County Landfill sits out on 349th Avenue just outside Pukwana and is where locals and small haulers drop trash that gets buried. Landfills this size typically charge tipping fees by weight at a scale and commonly take both residential and commercial loads.
Drive in on a gravel lane to an entrance booth and a scale - expect to stop to be weighed. After weighing, pull up to the active drop area where you’ll see compacted trash, cover soil, and piles that change with each visit. The ground is mostly dirt and gravel, so it can be dusty in dry weather and muddy after rain; plan for rough footing and a short walk to your drop spot.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Tarp and tie down loads before heading in so nothing blows out on the road or scatters on site.
- Load the truck so bulky items can be dropped off first and bagged trash last - it speeds unloading.
- Weekends and spring cleanup time often mean lines; allow extra time or come earlier in the day if possible.
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