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Abilene Landfill is the city landfill on FM3034 that locals and haulers use when stuff needs to be buried rather than recycled. Neighbors, landscapers, and commercial drivers all show up here depending on what they’re hauling. It’s the sort of place that’s more utility than polish - big trucks, a scale, and open cells in the distance.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop at a scale; landfills of this kind usually charge by weight with a minimum tipping fee for small loads. There’s a drop-off area and working face where trucks back in to unload, and the site is mostly gravel and dirt roads once past the office. Lines can form on weekends or during big cleanup seasons, so expect some wait time if it’s busy. Commercial loads are commonly handled at city landfills like this, so hauling companies are a regular sight.
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Before You Go
- Cover loose material with a tarp for the drive-dust and wind are common on gravel access roads and at the working face.
- Have paperwork ready if hauling commercial amounts; commercial vehicles often get directed to a different lane or scale.
- Try to avoid peak weekend hours during spring cleanup; arriving midweek or early can mean much less waiting time.
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