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LRI Landfill in Puyallup is the large municipal landfill where household and larger loads end up. Locals and contractors bring everything here for final disposal; it's not a drop-off recycling center but the place where materials get buried.
Drive up to an entrance booth and be prepared to stop; there’s typically a scale you’ll cross so weights are recorded. Traffic can pile up on weekends and during spring cleanup, and the site looks like a working industrial hill of compacted trash with heavy equipment moving around. Larger trucks pull into specific lanes for tipping, while smaller vehicles are directed to a drop area; tipping fees are charged based on weight and usually scale with load size.
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Before You Go
- Separate yard debris and recyclables before you get there - Washington State encourages separation, and it saves time at the gate.
- Bring a tarp and some bungee cords so loose material stays secure while driving and unloading.
- Avoid weekend mornings if possible; midweek or late afternoons usually have shorter lines and less equipment traffic.
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