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This is the Security Landfill on TX-105 in Cleveland - a working landfill where trucks and folks from around the county drop off trash to be buried. Neighbors, contractors and haulers use it; it’s the kind of place meant for final disposal rather than recycling or drop-off swaps.
A wide gravel drive leads up to an entrance booth and scale house; trucks roll onto the scale and often stop again when leaving because tipping fees are typically based on weight. The site is large with big earthen cells and equipment like compactors and dozers visible from the road. Pull up to the booth, wait for directions, then follow the gravel roads to the active dumping face; the whole operation looks industrial, dusty, and busy on peak days.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp and straps - wind and passing traffic can turn an unsecured load into a mess that takes extra time to clean up.
- Plan for a scale stop both inbound and outbound; factor that into trip time, especially with commercial loads or trailers.
- Avoid late-morning weekends and known spring-cleanup periods if possible - those times tend to have the longest lines and slower turnover.
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