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Landfill
Greensville County Landfill
Greensville County Landfill, 980 Maclins Creek Road, Emporia, 23847, Virginia
Greensville County Landfill on Maclins Creek Road in Emporia is the county dump where residents and haulers bring trash to be buried. People drop off everything from small carloads to larger truck deliveries. The site is large and open, with heavy equipment visible from the road.
You'll cross a scale and go past an entrance booth; landfills like this typically charge by weight, so expect a weigh-in. Pull into the booth/scale area and then follow the routing to the active dumping area-drivers are usually sent to a specific spot to unload. The ground is mostly dirt and gravel, with mounded cells and heavy machinery moving around, so take it slow while driving through. Be prepared to stop for a second weight check on the way out if charges are assessed by weight.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure the load with a tarp and straps; loose debris not only makes a mess but often slows the unloading process.
- Wear sturdy boots and gloves-walking around the tipping area can be uneven and muddy.
- Avoid weekend mid-mornings and the first warm weekend of spring if possible; those times commonly have longer lines and waits.
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