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Dane County Landfill #2

Dane County Landfill #2-Rodefeld, 7102 U.S. Highway 12 & 18, Madison, 53718, Winsconsin

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Dane County Landfill #2 on U.S. Highway 12 & 18 just outside Madison is the county's large burial site for municipal and commercial garbage. Neighbors with big loads and local haulers use it when curbside pickup or small drop-off sites aren't an option.

Drive up to a small entrance area and you'll come across a scale - landfills like this typically charge tipping fees by weight, so expect to be weighed. After the first weigh-in, vehicles are routed to the active dumping area where you'll tip and then head back over the scale to settle the fee. The site feels industrial: big dirt cells, compactors and trucks moving around, so give large equipment plenty of space. Weekends and spring cleanup times often have lines, so there can be a bit of waiting.

Facility Information

Type Landfill
City Madison
State Wisconsin
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Before You Go

  • Approach carefully on Highway 12/18; the entrance is easy to miss when traffic is moving fast and larger vehicles need room to maneuver.
  • Secure and tarp loose material before leaving home - it keeps debris from flying and speeds the unloading process at the site.
  • Expect to be weighed twice (in and out) and factor that into travel time; lines build up on weekends and during seasonal cleanups, so plan accordingly.

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