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Accomack County Landfill on Hollies Church Road is the county dump for the eastern part of Accomack County - people bring household trash, contractors bring loads, and big trucks come through from around the area. It’s a working landfill where trash is buried rather than recycled or processed on site, so expect industrial-scale activity and heavy equipment all around.
Drive up to a gate/entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s typically a scale so vehicles are weighed and tipping fees are calculated by weight. After the booth, follow the traffic flow to the active dumping area - large compacted piles and heavy machinery are visible from most points. The site is open and exposed, which means dust in dry weather and mud after rain; big trucks are common and maneuvering space can be tight.
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Before You Go
- Bring a tarp or cover for loose loads; wind can toss debris and tarps help keep things contained on the drive in and out.
- Allow extra time on weekends and spring cleanup days - lines at the gate and scale can get long and slow traffic.
- Have the load secure and ready before reaching the booth so the process at the scale and gate goes quicker.
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