Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
Read more →Small transfer station off Livestock Road used by Rustburg and nearby residents to drop off household trash and small loads that get compacted and hauled out to a larger landfill. Local folks swing by instead of driving all the way to a distant dump. It’s the kind of place that sees a steady trickle of pickups and trailers through the day.
Drive up to a single entrance where there’s a booth and a short line of vehicles most days; expect to stop at a scale either entering or exiting since trucks are weighed. The tipping area is visible from the lot and looks more industrial than a recycling center - concrete walls, compactors, and large open bays. Pull up as directed by the attendant, dump or load where pointed, then head back over the scale before leaving. On weekends and during spring cleanup there’s often a backup of trucks and trailers waiting their turn.
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