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Nicholas County Landfill in Calvin is the county landfill where trash gets buried and where locals and haulers bring everything that can’t be recycled. Mountain roads mean people from nearby hollows come on clear days, and it’s the kind of place most folks only visit when they need to drop a load.
There’s a weigh scale and an entrance booth you’ll stop at, so plan on pausing twice - in and out - since charges are by weight at most landfills. Pull up slowly; the road in is gravel and heavy equipment moves around the site, so keep a close eye on loaders and compactors. The tipping area is open and earthy, with visible piles and machinery working the cells where material gets buried. Weekends and spring cleanup times can get backed up, especially after a good stretch of dry weather.
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Before You Go
- Secure tarps and loose items before hitting the road so nothing blows off on the way in or on site.
- Drive slowly on the gravel approach and watch for trucks and equipment; give big rigs plenty of room to maneuver.
- Expect weather to affect access - if roads are wet or icy in the mountains, allow extra travel time and reduce speed.
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