Construction Debris: What You Can (and Can't) Take to the Dump
Renovating your home? Drywall, lumber, concrete, and roofing materials have different disposal rules than regular trash. Here's what to know.
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(703) 324-5230A general solid waste facility in Jefferson City where local residents and small haulers drop off household trash, recyclables and yard waste. Located on E Elm Street, it’s the kind of place people use when a regular curbside pickup won’t do.
Pull in to a gated entrance with a small booth nearby; plan to slow down and stop at that point. There’s a visible scale area and piles or containers for different materials further inside the site. Recycling bins and a yard-waste area are typically off to one side, while roll-off containers and open tipping spots sit beyond them. Weekends and seasonal cleanup times usually mean a longer line of vehicles waiting to get through the gate.
Learn how to properly dispose of common items.

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