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ECM Landfill is the big county landfill out on Inman Hollow Road that locals use for bulky cleanouts and construction debris. Neighbors, small contractors, and anyone with a truckload will end up here since it's the place where trash gets buried. It’s the kind of spot that’s obvious from the road - not a transfer station, but the final dump site.
Drive past a security/entrance booth and prepare to stop at the scale - they charge by weight so drivers usually stop again after dumping. The site is open and exposed, with working faces of compacted material and earth-moving equipment visible; bring something to keep dust down on loose loads. Pull up to the drop-off area when directed, unload where the attendants indicate, then roll back to the scale for the outbound weigh. On busy weekends or spring cleanups expect a line of trucks waiting to get on the scale.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose or dusty loads before the trip; wind on the access roads kicks up a lot of dust and the dump area can be breezy.
- Drive slowly on the gravel approach and watch for heavy equipment; visibility can be limited near the working face.
- Have the load sorted as much as possible - separating bulky items from mixed trash usually makes the drop-off quicker.
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