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A municipal landfill on the south side of Grand Prairie where household pickup trucks and larger haulers drop off trash that gets buried. Used by residents cleaning out garages and by contractors or businesses that need a final disposal point. The site feels like a working dump rather than a recycle center - big earth mounds and long, wide driveways for trucks.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be ready to stop for directions; most city landfills have a scale so vehicles are weighed, meaning there’s usually a weigh-in and weigh-out process. The tipping area is open and exposed, with heavy equipment pushing loads into a pit or over a berm; expect to wait behind larger commercial trucks on busy days. There are often separate spots for recyclables or drop-off containers off to one side, and the whole place looks industrial with gravel surfaces and bulk waste piles.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or straps for loose loads - wind can blow debris during the short drive across the site.
- Park where instructed and listen to signage at the booth; traffic flow can require driving around the scale twice.
- Avoid weekends or early mornings during spring cleanup if possible - lines and delays are common when everyone is dumping yard waste or bulky items.
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