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Landfill
Amherst County Landfill
Amherst County Landfill, 715 Kentmoor Farm Road, Madison Heights, 24572, Virginia
Amherst County Landfill on Kentmoor Farm Road is the county dump for Madison Heights - where household and commercial loads end up buried. Neighbors, local haulers and anyone getting rid of big piles of trash use this site; it's the final stop for things that can't be recycled or reused.
Drive in to a single entrance with a small booth and a scale nearby; most landfills weigh vehicles in and out so tipping fees are typically charged by weight. After checking in at the entrance, follow the traffic flow to the active working face where loads are unloaded and covered. Commercial trucks are commonly handled at county landfills and usually face different routing or rates than residential drops. Busy times like weekend mornings and spring cleanup season can back traffic up, so expect some delay during those periods.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads to prevent debris from blowing out on the way in and while you unload.
- Allow extra time for the scale stop and on-site traffic; bring patience if arriving on a weekend or during spring cleanup.
- If towing a trailer or driving a large truck, take turns wide and move slowly-there’s often limited room to maneuver near the unloading area.
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