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Republic Services ECD Landfill in Ennis is the local landfill where larger volumes of trash get buried. Neighbors, contractors, and commercial haulers use it when trash can't be handled at smaller drop-off sites or transfer stations.
A small entrance booth and a scale are visible from the highway; expect to stop at the booth and again on the scale since tipping fees are charged by weight. Big trucks and trailers are common, so there’s a lot of backing and wide turn areas; drive slowly and watch for traffic inside the site. The working area looks like a typical landfill mound with heavy equipment moving loads and compacted trash; pull into the instructed lane and follow the attendant’s directions. Weekends and spring cleanup times can be busier, so lines to the scale are not unusual.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp before leaving home - loose debris can lead to delays or extra instruction at the gate.
- Have ID and vehicle paperwork easily reachable; commercial rigs and trailers often take longer to process, so plan for extra time.
- Approach the entrance slowly and be ready to stop at the booth and the scale; expect to be weighed twice (in and out) so leave room to maneuver after dumping.
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