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Janesville City/Rock County Landfill
Janesville City/Rock County Landfill, 525 Blackbridge Road, Janesville, 53545, Winsconsin
Janesville City/Rock County Landfill on Blackbridge Road is where local trash that can't be recycled ends up - a large city/county landfill that handles both small residential loads and commercial trucks. The site feels industrial and built for heavy equipment more than a neat drop-off center.
Expect a wide, open site with gravel roads, high capped piles, and big trucks moving around; there’s usually an entrance booth and a scale where loads are checked. Tipping fees are calculated by weight, so plan to stop at the scale either coming in or going out. Commercial haulers work through the same access lanes as residents, which can slow things when a semi is unloading. Weekends and spring cleanup bring the longest lines, and the whole place looks rough and utilitarian rather than landscaped.
Facility Information
Before You Go
- Secure and cover loose loads - wind and dust are common and debris can scatter during the drive in.
- Sort materials beforehand when possible; separating recyclables or scrap from general trash usually speeds unloading and the weigh-in process.
- Allow extra time for the scale and possible queues, especially on weekend mornings and during seasonal cleanups.
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