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Putnam County Landfill is the county's final disposal site near Baxter, used by residents and businesses hauling trash that can't be dropped at smaller convenience centers. It's a working landfill with a scale and tipping fee setup, so both household and commercial loads are common here.
Drive up to an entrance booth/scale where trucks are weighed and recorded; expect to stop for weighing both coming and going. After weighing, follow the drive into the tipping area and unload where directed, then head back to the scale for the outbound weight. The site is large, mostly gravel and compacted dirt, with piles of cover material and working equipment moving around. Weekends, especially in spring and fall clean-up times, tend to be busier and lines can form.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and straps on loose or dusty loads-windy drives make for a mess and some sites will turn away uncovered material.
- Bring a valid ID or proof of residency for residential rates; local landfills often check this for household customers.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible; commercial trucks and weekend DIY traffic can slow things down.
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