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Landfill
Rockbridge County Sanitary Landfill
Rockbridge County Sanitary Landfill, 225 Landfill Road, Buena Vista, 24416, Virginia
Rockbridge County Sanitary Landfill on Landfill Road in Buena Vista is the county landfill where residents and commercial haulers bring loads to be buried. As a local facility it handles both household junk and larger contractor loads, and tipping fees are charged (often by weight and varying by material).
There's an entrance booth and scale; drivers stop to be weighed and then proceed to the active tipping area. The site is open with unpaved roads and visible landfill cells, so expect dust in dry weather and mud when it rains. Lines tend to build up on weekends and during spring cleanup, so allow extra time. Most vehicles drive back over the scale after unloading to record outbound weight.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure loose loads with a tarp and straps - spilled trash on the access road slows everyone down.
- Load trucks and trailers so heavy items are easy to get out first; maneuvering bulky stuff on a slope or uneven ground is a hassle.
- Plan for the scale stops (in and out) and try to avoid peak weekend mornings if possible to cut wait time.
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