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Landfill
Jackson-Madison County Landfill
Jackson-Madison County Landfill, 550 Aaron Long Road, Jackson, 38301, Tennessee
Jackson-Madison County Landfill at 550 Aaron Long Road is the county landfill that locals and commercial haulers use to get rid of large loads. It’s a working, large-scale landfill where trucks and pickup loads both show up on a regular basis.
The site is big and a little rough-gravel drives, heavy equipment moving, and visible dump faces in the distance. There’s a weigh scale area near the entrance, and landfills normally charge tipping fees by weight so expect to be weighed. After the scale, follow the traffic flow toward the active dumping area where trucks back up and unload. Weekends and spring cleanup times get busier, so lines and waits are common then.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose items before leaving home so debris doesn’t blow out during the trip and slow things down.
- Sort bulky items ahead of time so unloading is simpler-having mattresses, branches, and mixed trash separated will speed the drop-off.
- Keep a safe distance from loaders and backing trucks; the site can be dusty and visibility is limited around large equipment.
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