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Vermillion Landfill is the regional burial site for trash around Vermillion and nearby counties in southeast South Dakota. Farmers, contractors, and regular households drop off bulk loads and curb-bagged garbage here. The place handles both small residential runs and larger commercial trucks.
Pull up to an entrance booth and be directed toward a scale; this landfill charges by weight so expect to stop on the scale both in and out. The site is a wide, open area with large dirt cells, mounds of compacted material, and heavy equipment moving about - lines form when multiple commercial trucks show up. Trucks and trailers are common, so be ready to yield to big rigs and follow flaggers or signs for traffic flow. Bring a tarp and secure any loose items; wind and dust are noticeable on dry days.
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Before You Go
- Cover loads with a tarp or netting; loose trash can blow out on the way in and may slow you down at the gate.
- Weekends and spring cleanup days get busy - try a weekday morning if possible to avoid long waits.
- If hauling commercial loads, have paperwork handy and allow extra time for weighing and check-in procedures.
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