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A working county landfill out on Trashmore Road where locals and contractors haul everything that ends up buried. Trucks and pickups from around Prince Edward County and nearby areas show up here; it's the kind of place used when curbside pickup or transfer stations won't do the job.
Drive past an entrance booth and then across a scale so the operator can record the load weight; the site charges by weight rather than per item. Big compactors and long rows of soil-covered mounds are visible, with commercial roll-offs and dump trucks coming and going. Pull up when directed, tip or unload in the active cell area, and stop again to get the outbound weight recorded. Lines build up on weekends and during spring cleanouts, so plan extra time if the driveway looks busy.
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Before You Go
- Secure loads with a tarp or straps so nothing blows out while driving; loose trash means extra hassle at the gate.
- Sort recyclables and anything salvageable before getting in line to avoid unnecessary unloading at the landfill.
- If hauling a commercial load, expect larger trucks and more paperwork traffic; try to time a visit for midweek to avoid the busiest periods.
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