Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
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Read more →Maury County Collection Center in Columbia is the county-run spot where locals drop off household trash and cleanup loads. People from around the area bring bulky items, bags, and small trailers here for disposal at the county facility on Santa Fe Pike.
There’s a small entrance booth and a gate where vehicles pause briefly; pull up to that booth first and be ready to tell them what’s being dropped off. The site is open-air with piles and containers spread across a gravel lot, so expect a working, utilitarian layout rather than a polished facility. Vehicles are directed to specific drop-off points - larger items may require backing up to a container while carloads pull up to smaller bins. Fees and the list of accepted materials can vary by county, so the attendant at the booth will usually confirm what’s allowed and whether a charge applies.
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