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Big Lake City Landfill is the town’s main spot for burying municipal and larger loads - locals, small haulers, and farmers drop stuff off here. It’s the kind of place used when curbside pickup isn’t an option or when a big cleanout fills a trailer.
Drive in off US-67 toward a small entrance area with a booth and an open lot leading to the working face of the landfill. There’s usually a scale and a short wait if trucks are lining up; heavy trucks and trailers are common, and maneuvering a trailer takes some care. The site looks utilitarian - compacted dirt berms and piles, heavy equipment moving around, and a clear path for trucks to pull up, dump, and head back out. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have more traffic than midweek.
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Before You Go
- Secure any loose material with a tarp and tie-downs - wind can blow things off trailers and make unloading messy.
- Have someone on the ground to guide backing if hauling a trailer; the backing lanes can be tight and there’s heavy equipment nearby.
- Try to go midweek or mid-afternoon to avoid the biggest lines; plan for a short stop on a scale if loads are measured by weight.
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