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Big Spring City Solid Waste is the local solid waste facility out on FM700 that residents and small haulers use for household trash, yard debris, and drop-off recycling. People bring everything from a truckload of brush to a car with bags of trash, and the place has the feel of a working county site rather than a neat retail center.
Drive in off FM700 to a clear entrance where there’s typically a small booth and a lane to pull up; expect to stop briefly to check in. The site is spread out with large open bays and piles or containers for different materials, so follow the signs and the traffic flow through the lot. There’s usually a scale you drive over, so plan for a short wait at both entrance and exit during busy times. Weekends and spring cleanup will see longer lines and slower unloading.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or tie-downs for loose loads - it saves time and avoids a messy pickup before entering the site.
- Have trash sorted before getting to the booth (recycling separate from bulk or yard waste) so unloading goes quicker once directed where to go.
- Avoid the noisiest or busiest hour right after a holiday if possible; midweek or early mornings are usually less crowded.
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