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Rhea County Landfill is the county dump out on Sanitary Drive in Dayton, where household trash and larger loads end up buried. Neighbors, landscapers and haulers use it-it's the last stop for things that can't go to the curb or the convenience centers. It’s a working landfill, not a drop-off recycling center, so expect the scale and trucks.
There’s a scalehouse you’ll drive past; tipping fees are calculated by weight so trucks get weighed in and weighed out. The site is large with open cells and compacted mounds; big trucks and roll-offs move around so watch for equipment. Pull up to the booth for directions, then follow staff or signs to the unloading area and back to the scale. Lines build up on busy days, and larger commercial loads are handled here with weight-based fees.
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Before You Go
- Have your load secure and covered before getting on the road-loose debris can slow unloading and cause extra cleanup.
- Leave room in the truck for staff to inspect if needed; awkwardly piled loads take longer to unload and block other traffic.
- Plan for possible wait times on weekends and during seasonal cleanups; bringing help to unload speeds things along.
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