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Republic Services 623 Landfill is the local burial-site landfill out on Ashland Road that people and companies bring their trash to when it’s the final stop. Neighbors, contractors and haulers use places like this when material must be buried rather than recycled or processed. It sits in Rockville as part of Virginia’s county/regional network handling high-volume flows from the DC metro area.
Expect a gated entrance with an attendant booth and a scale you drive over - tipping fees are calculated by weight, so most vehicles stop twice, once in and once out. The site is large and industrial: compacted dirt faces, heavy equipment moving around, and clearly marked traffic lanes for trucks. Commercial loads are commonly handled at landfills of this size, so anticipate larger trucks and trailers alongside residential pickups. Lines can form, especially on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so plan for some waiting.
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Before You Go
- Secure loose material with a tarp or tie-downs so nothing falls out on the drive; loose debris can slow you down at the booth.
- Approach the scale slowly and be ready to stop twice - have any paperwork or load information handy to speed the process.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; midweek or late afternoon visits tend to be less crowded at similar regional landfills.
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