Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Big, no-frills landfill out on McCarty Road that handles household and commercial roll-offs. Locals and contractors both show up here to drop loads; it’s the kind of place where trucks and SUVs mingle in the yard.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale house to weigh vehicles - expect to stop twice, once in and once out, since charges are weight-based. The tipping area is a wide, dusty pad with piles or cells visible from the drop point; heavy equipment moves material around in plain sight. Pull up to the scale lane and follow attendants’ hand signals or the simple signage to the dump face. Weekend lines can build up, and the site looks industrial rather than tidy: worn pavement, dump trucks, and compacted trash mounds are the main landmarks.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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