Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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800-963-4776A no-frills county-style disposal site out on East Main that Johnson City residents use for household and yard cleanups. Small enough that it feels familiar after one trip, but busy enough on weekends that bringing patience helps.
Drive up to a small entrance booth where attendants usually check you in before directing traffic into lanes for drop-off. The site is a mix of concrete pads and open dirt areas with large containers and compactors set back from the driveway; pull up, stop at the booth, then follow the traffic flow to the appropriate drop point. Expect to maneuver a truck or trailer into place and walk short distances to toss items into roll-off bins or onto concrete bays. Weekends and spring cleanup times are noticeably busier, so lines can build and unloading takes longer than on a weekday.
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