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Smyth County Landfill in Chilhowie is the county landfill where locals and businesses bring trash that’s going to be buried. It’s the kind of place residents, small contractors, and haulers use when the curbside option or transfer stations won’t do.
There’s a weigh scale you drive over - tipping fees are assessed by weight and often vary by vehicle type, so expect to stop twice for weighing. Pull up to the entrance booth after the scale and they’ll direct you where to tip; the working area is mostly open dirt and compacted cells, not a paved recycling depot. The recycling/reuse spots are separate from the burial area and sit off to the side; traffic can back up on busy weekends or during spring cleanups.
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Before You Go
- Cover and secure loads before leaving home - loose debris can get picked up by wind and cause delays at the gate.
- Sort out recyclables or hazardous items ahead of time so they don’t need to be separated on site.
- Have vehicle info and any required permits or paperwork handy for faster processing, especially for commercial loads.
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