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Landfill
Rockingham County Landfill
Rockingham County Landfill, 2400 Grassy Creek Road, Harrisonburg, 22801, Virginia
Rockingham County Landfill on Shuff Road in Madison is the county site where solid trash is buried; it’s used by local residents and commercial haulers. Don’t expect a neat drop-off like a transfer station - this is a working landfill with big trucks and open tipping areas.
Pull up to a scale/entrance booth area - most landfills charge by weight, so expect to be weighed in and out. The site is large and mostly gravel or dirt, with heavy equipment and piles of material, so watch for big trucks and follow any directions at the gate. Unloading is outdoors and can get dusty; recycling or reuse spots, if available, are usually separate from the active tipping area.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Be ready to be weighed and billed by weight; commercial loads are commonly billed differently than residential ones.
- Cover and secure loose material to prevent spillage on the drive and around the site.
- Skip weekend afternoons and peak spring-cleanup days when possible-lines and wait times get noticeably longer.
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