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Hanover County Landfill is the county dump out on Courtland Farm Rd where trash ends up being buried. Both residents and commercial haulers use the place, so expect a mix of pickup trucks and big roll-offs. The site is large and active - lots of heavy equipment and tall dirt berms around the working areas.
There’s an entrance booth where vehicles check in and then get waved into the working area. A scale is part of the flow at most landfills, so plan to stop for weight tickets on the way out since tipping fees are typically charged by weight. The unload spots are wide open dirt pads and compacted trenches, with machinery nearby moving material around. Weekends and spring cleanup time see the longest lines, and big trucks will take extra time to maneuver.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before leaving home - loose debris and dust make the whole visit slower and can get everything messy.
- Sort and stage items in the bed or trailer so unloading is quick; metal, bulky items and ordinary trash often need to be dropped in different spots.
- Avoid the obvious rush times if possible - weekends and warm-weather cleanup days are when lines and wait times balloon.
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