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Dekalb County Landfill & Trash is the county landfill just off Sparta Highway in Smithville, used by locals hauling household junk, construction debris and larger cleanouts. It’s the final burial site for trash, so both residents and bigger haulers use it when they need to get rid of loads that won’t fit in curbside pickup.
Drive up to an entrance booth and prepare to be weighed on a scale - landfills charge by weight, so there’s usually a stop in and another stop out. The site is large and mostly open; expect piles of compacted material, heavy equipment working around, and clearly defined areas where trucks tip and compactors or dozers operate. Traffic can back up on weekends or during spring cleanup, and commercial trucks are commonly seen alongside pickup-trailer runs.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with tarps or straps so nothing blows out while driving through the site.
- Have loads sorted beforehand as much as possible - separating bulky items makes the drop-off smoother and faster.
- Plan for delays on weekends or during seasonal cleanups; arriving earlier in the day usually means less waiting behind big commercial haulers.
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