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Copper Ridge Landfill
Copper Ridge Landfill, Route 7, Capels, 24801, West Virginia
Copper Ridge Landfill sits out on Route 7 in Capels and is the spot locals use for household cleanouts and bigger commercial hauls. It’s a large, working landfill where material is buried - the kind of place both residents and haulers visit when they need to dispose of large loads.
Drive up to an entrance booth and then over a scale; tipping fees are charged by weight, so expect to stop again on the way out. The site is expansive with dirt ramps, open tipping areas and visible mounds of cover soil, and big trucks are a regular sight. Pull into the marked lanes, take it slow when maneuvering a trailer, and be ready for lines during busy weekends or spring cleanup season.
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Before You Go
- Secure and tarp loads before coming so loose debris doesn’t fly off while you’re on the road or the scale.
- Plan for the exit weigh-in - being charged by weight means a second stop and a short wait is normal.
- Try to avoid weekend peak times during seasonal cleanups; weekday visits usually move faster and with less waiting.
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