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Tipton Landfill is the county landfill out past Brighton on Unnamed Road, used by homeowners, landscapers and commercial haulers alike. It’s a working dump - big piles, heavy equipment, and a steady stream of trucks on weekdays and weekends.
There’s a scale and a small entrance booth near the road - vehicles stop to be weighed and then drive up to the working face to unload. The site is large, mostly gravel and dirt roads, with dozers and loaders moving material; expect dust and the usual landfill smells. Fees are handled as tipping fees at this type of facility and typically depend on weight, and commercial loads are commonly seen at municipal landfills. Lines can form, especially on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanups, so plan for a short wait if it’s busy.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Go early in the week or before mid-morning to beat the busiest times; weekends and spring cleanup days get backed up.
- Secure tarps and straps on loose loads; wind and passing trucks can scatter debris and slow the unloading process.
- Sort bulky items and separate recyclables or metals beforehand if possible - being organized speeds things up once at the drop area.
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