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Small, local waste drop-off on US 285 just south of Pecos that people from town and nearby ranches use when they need to get rid of a load. It’s the kind of place where pickups, trailers and a few tractor-trailers are the norm rather than cars.
A simple, no-frills site with a booth near the entrance and a visible scale by the driveway where vehicles pause to check in. Pull up to the booth lane, then follow the marked lanes or cones toward the dumping area and large open tipping bays. The surface is mostly gravel and dust in dry weather, so expect some loose rock and a bit of mud after rain. Traffic can back up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so there’s often a line of rigs waiting to get on the scale.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with tarps or straps before arriving so nothing blows out while waiting in line or pulling into the dump area.
- Bring a truck or trailer that can back up easily - some dumping spots require reversing into a bay or around a ramp.
- Avoid peak weekend times if possible; weekday mornings tend to be quicker for getting through the scale and drop-off.
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