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Madison County Solid Waste Center in Mercer is the county-run spot locals use to drop off household trash, recyclables, and yard debris. People from around the area and small haulers stop here when a regular pickup won’t do.
Drive up to a small entrance booth and be prepared to stop for directions and a possible weigh-in; many county centers use a scale and route vehicles through twice. Recycling containers and yard-waste piles are visible from the access road, with larger roll-off containers or bays further in. Traffic can back up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so expect some queuing if arriving then.
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Before You Go
- Sort materials before getting to the gate so unloading is quicker and easier for the next person in line.
- Bring tarps and straps to keep loads secure on the way there and while unloading; loose debris slows everyone down.
- Try to come midweek or later in the afternoon to avoid the weekend rush, especially during yard-waste season.
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