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 →A big landfill out past Creedmoor used by homeowners, contractors and commercial haulers who need a place to bury large loads. It's the kind of site where trucks and trailers are common, and most people come with heavy, mixed loads that won't fit in curbside pickup. Driving from the main road, it reads like a proper regional dump rather than a small drop-off.
There’s an entrance booth and a scale house to the side, so expect to slow down and line up before driving onto the tipping area. Vehicles pull up to the working face where loads are dumped and covered; the site looks industrial-dirt roads, compacted soil, and earth-moving equipment in the background. Commercial haulers usually have a different process than a small pickup, and tipping fees are typically charged by weight, so be prepared for a weigh-in on the way out as well as on the way in.
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