Landfill

Prince George County Landfill

Union Branch Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805

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Prince George County Landfill on Union Branch Rd just outside Petersburg is where county garbage ends up when curbside pickup won’t take it. People from the area-homeowners with truckloads and folks hauling trailers-use it for things that don’t fit in a regular bin.

There’s an entrance booth and a scale, so expect to stop for a weigh-in and then again on the way out since tipping fees at landfills are usually charged by weight or per load. Pull up to the scale area, then follow the gravel lanes toward the active dumping area where signs or cones point the way. The site looks like big dirt piles and turned-over cells with heavy equipment moving around; dust and uneven ground are normal. Weekends, especially during spring cleanup, tend to get backed up and slow.

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Type Landfill
City N/A
State Virginia
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Before You Go

  • Secure and cover loads tightly - wind will fling loose trash and it makes the access road a mess if things blow out.
  • Keep obvious recyclables or separated materials in a corner of the truck if possible; many landfills route different materials to different drop spots and it speeds unloading.
  • Plan for a second stop at the scale and a bit more time if hauling commercially - commercial loads often have different fees and procedures than a simple household drop-off.

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