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Small-town landfill out on S 1st that's where Lamesa brings its household and construction trash. Locals, landscapers and pickup-truck haulers use it when curbside won't cut it. It looks like a typical county dump rather than a tidy transfer station.
Drive in past an entrance booth and pull up onto a scale - most loads are weighed so plan to stop there twice. The working face and piles of dirt and compacted trash are visible from the drive; routing is simple but open and dusty on windy days. There are areas to drop off different loads, and trucks usually back up to the active cell to unload. Lines can form on weekends or during seasonal cleanups, so it can feel slow if several commercial trucks are ahead.
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Before You Go
- Have cargo secured and tarps tied down before getting close to the booth so unloading goes quicker and nothing blows out on the road.
- Bring gloves and sturdy shoes - footing around the piles can be uneven and dusty, especially after rain or wind.
- If hauling a heavy or commercial-sized load, allow extra time for weighing and maneuvering; the scale stop can add a couple of minutes to the trip.
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