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Abilene Regional Landfill is the larger landfill out on FM 3034 off Hwy 277/83N that people from Abilene and nearby counties use for final disposal. As a regional site it handles both residential drop-offs and commercial truck traffic, so expect a big, open facility rather than a small neighborhood dump.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale you’ll drive over - tipping fees are charged by weight, so most drivers get weighed in and again on the way out. Pull into the main lane, follow the signs toward the active dumping area, and be ready for heavy equipment and open cells on the tipping face. The yard is mostly gravel and compacted dirt, with tire ruts and the usual dust on dry days. Weekends and spring-cleanup times can build a line of trucks and trailers.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before the drive; loose material blowing out of a trailer slows unloading and makes a mess.
- Leave extra time for the weigh-in and the drive to the dumping area, especially if hauling a trailer or a commercial load.
- Try for a weekday morning if possible; weekends and seasonal cleanups tend to be the busiest and slowest.
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