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Small-town landfill on the edge of Carrizo Springs used by local residents and commercial haulers alike. The site looks like a typical county landfill-wide dirt roads, heaps of cover dirt, and a few heavy trucks coming and going. Expect it to be the final stop for full loads that need burying rather than recycling or reuse.
Drive up to a gated entrance and be prepared to wait in a short lineup on busy days; weekend and spring cleanup traffic is common. There’s usually a scale at the entrance so trucks get weighed; that means a stop on the way in and often again on the way out. After the gate booth you’ll be directed to a dumping area-gravel and compacted dirt with working equipment nearby. The whole place feels utilitarian: large open cells, cover soil piles, and heavy equipment moving material around.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure tarps and tie down loose material before leaving home so nothing blows off on the highway or gets flagged at the entrance.
- Bring identification and any vehicle paperwork that might be required for commercial loads; the facility handles both residential and commercial deliveries.
- Avoid midday on weekends if possible-arrive early in the day to skip the biggest lines and to get a clearer spot to maneuver when dumping.
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